Ronnie O’Sullivan looking ‘pretty evil’ as World Championship challenge gains momentum

Ronnie O’Sullivan looks in impressive form at the Crucible (Picture: Getty Images)

Ronnie O’Sullivan started strongly in his blockbuster second round clash with John Higgins at the Crucible, looking ‘pretty evil’ when in the balls, according to former world champion John Parrott.

The Rocket breezed into the last 16 with a 10-2 demolition of He Guoqiang, but a sterner test awaited in the form of four-time champion Higgins.

The Wizard of Wishaw downed Ali Carter 10-7 in his first match and arrived at the Crucible this year after reaching the finals of the Masters and two ranking events this season.

There is a long way to go in their best-of-25 encounter,...