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Aaron Hill is into the third round of the Welsh Open after a big win on Wednesday. James Crombie/INPHO
Snooker
Cork snooker prospect Aaron Hill earns praise from Ronnie after knocking out Mark Selby in Wales
Hill, 21, won out over four-time world champion Mark Selby.
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN HIGHLIGHTED Aaron Hill’s impressive confidence after the Cork youngster knocked out four-time world champion Mark Selby at the Welsh Open on Wednesday.
Hill, 21, came from a frame down to shock sixth-seed Selby 4-2 and book his place in the third round in Llandudno.
“He played really well,” world number one O’Sullivan said afterwards on Eurosport.
“I’ve played him before. He’s a strong player, hits the ball really well.
“He fancies the job. He walks around the table like, ‘I’m here to win’. That puts a little bit of doubt in your opponent’s head straight away.
“Mark wasn’t great today, he was a bit off-form, but you’ve still got to pot the balls and do the business.”
Hill returns to action on Thursday when he takes on Zhengyi Fan with a place in the last 16 on the line.
"He walks around the table like 𝗜'𝗺 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻!"
— Eurosport (@eurosport) February 14, 2024
Ronnie O'Sullivan reflects on Aaron Hill's incredible victory over Mark Selby 🗣️@ronnieo147 | @rachelcasey11 | #WelshOpen pic.twitter.com/wYUUKWZDRu
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