It was the fifth time in the last ten years that O’Brien had participated in a deciding frame in the final qualifying round.
Ranking
Graeme Dott into Final Qualifying Round
The Scot has proven to be a master at World Championship qualifying in the past.
Ken Doherty Relegated from Main Tour
The Irishman was attempting to qualify for the World Snooker Championship for the first time in six years.
Jimmy White and Ali Carter Lose in World Qualifiers
Between the pair, they have lost eight times in the final of the World Snooker Championship.
Ken Doherty Wins Opening World Qualifier Match
The Irishman is fighting to maintain his place on the Main Tour after 30 years as a professional.
Jimmy White Fights Back at English Institute of Sport
The 58 year-old hasn’t qualified for the main stages of a World Championship since 2006.
Teenager Ben Mertens Beats James Cahill
Cahill stunned Ronnie O’Sullivan in the 2019 World Championship after becoming the first amateur to qualify for the main draw.
Jimmy White Wins First Qualifying Match
The Whirlwind is attempting to reach the Crucible Theatre for the first time in 14 years.
Preview: World Snooker Championship Qualifiers Draw
The preliminary stages for the rescheduled Betfred World Championship will provide 16 qualifiers for the Crucible Theatre.
Crucible Seed #1: Judd Trump’s Season
Ahead of the upcoming World Championship, let’s have a look at how the top 16 seeds have been getting on during the interrupted 2019/20 campaign.