As for today, only 7 frames stand between Ronnie O’sullivan and his third World title. Yesterday, The Rocket had overplayed Ali Carter, number 14 in the 2007 World ranking, in 5 of the 8 frames in the second session of the 2008 World Snooker Championship. By that he drew a larger step towards the 2008 World Championship.

Though the odds are not on Carter’s side, it is too early to celebrate The Rocket’s third championship, which, if claimed, will make him only the third snooker player to make gather more than two titles at the Crucible (preceded him Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry).

So, there are still few hours left to play what if. What if Ali Carter, who played the semi finals for the first time, will surprise everyone and take the World Championship? Will Ronnie O’sullivan, who constantly threatens to drop out of the game, stand behind his word? And if so, who will replace him?

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