Australian star Neil Robertson produced one of the matches of the season to beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10–9 in a final-frame thriller and lift the 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters title in Jeddah. The best-of-19 final swung wildly: Robertson led 7–2 after the opening session before O’Sullivan blitzed back to 9–8 ahead, only for Robertson to force and win the decider. The victory delivers Robertson a career-best £500,000 winner’s cheque and vaults him up the WST world rankings.
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters is one of the season’s richest ranking events, staged at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City. O’Sullivan’s breathtaking run included multiple centuries during the week, but Robertson’s composure under extreme pressure told in frame 19. It’s the Aussie’s signature win of 2025 and a statement that he remains a force at the very top level.
Key facts:
- Venue: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, Jeddah
- Dates: 8–16 August 2025
- Final score: Robertson 10–9 O’Sullivan
- Winner’s prize: £500,000 (ranking event)
