The snooker table between Gary Wilson and Ronnie O’Sullivan has a “F1 pitstop” after malfunctioning after just two frames…

The table had to undergo an “F1 pitstop” just two frames into Friday’s semi-final.

An ‘F1 pitstop’ was needed to fix the table during Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Tour Championship semi-finalCredit: ITV

Wilson had taken the opening two frames to lead before an issue with one of the pockets was spotted.

However, the speed at which the table fitter was able to make the necessary changes saw the repairs described as an “F1 pitstop”.

The repairs were done so quickly that a longer than usual break between frames was prevented.

Instead, the pit-stop appeared to inspire a turnaround in fortunes for O’Sullivan.

The Rocket recovered from losing the first two frames by making a century break to get on the board.

His comeback comes as he looks to set up a clash with either Mark Williams or Mark Allen in Sunday’s final.

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The seven-time world champion began his Tour Championship campaign on Wednesday against bitter rival Ali Carter.