Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches Crucible last 16

O'Sullivan's performance was marked by a 'crazy' decision to change his cue mid-tournament, a gamble that appears to have paid off.

Despite the win, 'The Rocket' expressed frustration with the conditions at the Crucible, comparing the venue to a 'creche' in a post-match interview.

The upcoming second-round match between O'Sullivan and Higgins will be a meeting of two legends from the 'Class of 92.' Snooker fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown, which is expected to be one of the highlights of the tournament.

Meanwhile, other top seeds like Mark Selby are also making strong starts in their bid for the world title.