Ronnie O’Sullivan made feelings clear on snooker history-maker and didn't believe his age

 Jackson Page made snooker history on Monday by becoming the first player ever to pot two 147 maximum breaks in a single match - and Ronnie O'Sullivan saw it coming

Ronnie O'Sullivan's hunch about Jackson Page seems spot on after the young Welsh talent etched his name into the snooker history books. At just 23, Page became the first ever to make two 147 maximum breaks in a single match during a World Snooker Championship qualifier, leaving onlookers stunned.

O'Sullivan had previously hailed him as a "complete player" capable of competing with the sport's elite, and was surprised to learn Page's age when they faced off at last year's Crucible. "That kid is only 22? He's some player," O'Sullivan remarked after their 2024 opening-round encounter.

Despite coasting to a 10-1 triumph, the seven-time champion acknowledged Page's impressive promise. "He looks like a complete player, ready to challenge the best," the now 49-year-old said.

Those remarks proved prophetic this week, as Page's jaw-dropping display in the qualifying rounds sent ripples through the snooker community, firmly establishing him as a rising star. His landmark achievement came against Noppon Saengkham in round three of the 2025 World Championship qualifiers on Monday.

Needing a victory to stay in the tournament, the Welsh cueist didn't just win - he shattered records, with his pair of perfect 147s leaving commentators stunned. "It's unbelievable," exclaimed BBC's Rob Walker. "No one's ever done this before in a professional match. Jackson Page is making history."

Page began his professional journey at 16, under the guidance of snooker legend Mark Williams. Though heavily beaten by O'Sullivan in 2024, he showed his potential with flashes of brilliance, including a magnificent 142 break that momentarily captured attention.

Even O'Sullivan later acknowledged the youngster was a "tough test" and foresaw a rapid ascent through the rankings. Yet Page's career hasn't been without its hurdles.

Jackson Page has been turning heads recently(Image: (Image: Getty))

Currently ranked 35th in the world, he's often had to fight through the qualifying stages to make it to the Crucible. But his recent heroics prove he's starting to fulfil O'Sullivan's praise. "I knew I had to be on my game," O'Sullivan said after their showdown. "Jackson's got everything - technique, temperament, the lot."

Now, the major question is whether Page can continue this electric run into the main draw. He still needs to beat Joe O'Connor in the final qualifying match, but his performance on Monday suggests he's well-positioned to do just that.

As for O'Sullivan, he's pursuing a historic eighth world crown, though recent form has cast some doubts. The Wordsley native has admitted to struggling with confidence lately and hasn't played competitively since the Welsh Open in February.

With only one win in his last nine outings, concerns linger - but if history has taught us anything, it's never count out the Rocket at the Crucible.