Multiple outlets including Edison Research and NBC News called the race for Ryan with more than 95 percent of the votes counted and less than 3,000 votes between the two candidates.
It is testament to how the 26-year-old has burst into Britain’s consciousness over recent weeks that progression to the Wimbeldon second round no longer came as some huge surprise.
PETER CARLINE AT THE CRUCIBLE: O’Sullivan pulled level with Stephen Hendry’s Crucible crowns after bossing last night’s final session to win an undulating, gripping match 18-13.
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