World Open Shocker: Vafaei’s Unforgivable Mistake Against O’Sullivan

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Hossein Vafaei faced off in the World Open

In a stunning turn of events, Hossein Vafaei, also known as the Prince of Persia, managed to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan in the last 16 of the World Open, despite making an unforgivable mistake in the final frame. The match, which took place at the Yushan Sport Centre in China, was filled with drama and surprises.

The World Open is one of the most prestigious snooker tournaments

Vafaei looked poised to win the match, but then committed a straightforward red, which left the commentators stunned. This error gave O’Sullivan a 26-point lead, but the Rocket surprisingly missed a black along the cushion, handing the initiative back to Vafaei. In the end, the Iranian player managed to win the match 5-4.

I’m still shocked how I missed that red to be honest with you. I feel great, but to be honest with you, I’m still shocked how I missed that red.

In an interview with WST.tv, Vafaei opened up about his emotional state during the final frame. “I had to control myself, but inside I was nearly crying, how did I miss that?”, he said. He revealed that he was so shocked that he almost cried, adding that he saw the red on the table and thought he had won, only to miss it.

The tension was palpable as Vafaei and O’Sullivan battled it out

Despite the mistake, Vafaei’s win is a significant upset, and he will surely be relieved to have come out on top.

Vafaei was overjoyed after his dramatic win

The World Open has already seen its fair share of surprises, and this match was no exception. With the tournament still ongoing, fans can expect more thrilling matches and unexpected twists.