CRIED OUT: The snooker player cried out, “I really have to think about whether I can continue….
Ronnie O’Sullivan has once again raised doubts about his snooker career after defeating Zhou Yuelong 4-3 to get to the World Grand Prix quarterfinals in Leicester.
Four days after his contentious eighth Masters victory against Ali Carter, O’Sullivan said he was receiving “no enjoyment” from his continued relative ease in winning events.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan, successful at snooker, is’struggling’ and ‘not getting any happiness’.
Even though Ronnie O’Sullivan won his eighth Masters championship last week, he said that he is now “not getting any enjoyment” from his snooker. The British driver advanced to the World Grand Prix quarterfinals on Thursday, but despite his triumph, he is dissatisfied with his own performance, and he has resumed talking about retiring.
O’Sullivan defeated Zhou Yuelong 4-3 in Leicester, continuing his outstanding run. Breaks of 67, 107, 50, and 90 contributed to the win. The 48-year-old, who has now won 11 straight games, is one victory away from winning his third Grand Prix championship.
Even still, O’Sullivan was not at all happy with his play, even with the victory. Rather, the world No. 1 openly questioned if now would be a good moment for him to retire and disclosed that he is typically uncomfortable competing.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan, successful at snooker, is’struggling’ and ‘not getting any happiness’.
Despite just won his seventh Masters championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan has been candid about his recent “struggles.”
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18:42 on Thursday, January 18, 2024 | UPDATED on Thursday, January 18, 2024 0BOOKMARK
Making history with his eighth UK Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan
Even though Ronnie O’Sullivan won his eighth Masters championship last week, he said that he is now “not getting any enjoyment” from his snooker. The British driver advanced to the World Grand Prix quarterfinals on Thursday, but despite his triumph, he is dissatisfied with his own performance, and he has resumed talking about retiring.
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Calling Ally Pally “disgusting,” Ronnie O’Sullivan criticises the legendary venue.
Ronnie O’Sullivan unleashes a vicious personal assault on Ali Carter O’Sullivan maintained his strong form, defeating Zhou Yuelong 4-3 in Leicester thanks to breaks of 67, 107, 50, and 90. The 48-year-old, who has now won 11 straight games, is one victory away from winning his third Grand Prix championship.
Even still, O’Sullivan was not at all happy with his play, even with the victory. Rather, the world No. 1 openly questioned if now would be a good moment for him to retire and disclosed that he is typically uncomfortable competing.
ITV4’s O’Sullivan said, “It’s beyond my comprehension.” I really need to think about if I can continue to feel this way since I’m not enjoying the way I’m hitting the ball. It seems like a lot of guessing, hard labour, and I have no idea where the balls are going.
The worst part is that you’re also succeeding in bloody competitions. It would be simple for me to decide if I was playing with such energy and excitement every round. I’ve only ever known this. I just know this because it’s my job. I’ve therefore had trouble with it.
“At the very least, I need a break. This is not new; it has been going on for twenty-five or thirty years. It’s difficult. The worst part is that I’m also succeeding in bloody competitions.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan, successful at snooker, is’struggling’ and ‘not getting any happiness’.
Despite just won his seventh Masters championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan has been candid about his recent “struggles.”
Thanks to Charlie Parker-Turner
18:42 on Thursday, January 18, 2024 | UPDATED on Thursday, January 18, 2024 0BOOKMARK
Making history with his eighth UK Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan
Even though Ronnie O’Sullivan won his eighth Masters championship last week, he said that he is now “not getting any enjoyment” from his snooker. The British driver advanced to the World Grand Prix quarterfinals on Thursday, but despite his triumph, he is dissatisfied with his own performance, and he has resumed talking about retiring.
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Calling Ally Pally “disgusting,” Ronnie O’Sullivan criticises the legendary venue.
Ronnie O’Sullivan unleashes a vicious personal assault on Ali Carter O’Sullivan maintained his strong form, defeating Zhou Yuelong 4-3 in Leicester thanks to breaks of 67, 107, 50, and 90. The 48-year-old, who has now won 11 straight games, is one victory away from winning his third Grand Prix championship.
Even still, O’Sullivan was not at all happy with his play, even with the victory. Rather, the world No. 1 openly questioned if now would be a good moment for him to retire and disclosed that he is typically uncomfortable competing.
ITV4’s O’Sullivan said, “It’s beyond my comprehension.” I really need to think about if I can continue to feel this way since I’m not enjoying the way I’m hitting the ball. It seems like a lot of guessing, hard labour, and I have no idea where the balls are going.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan is not having fun playing snooker right now. (Photo courtesy of Getty)
The worst part is that you’re also succeeding in violent competitions. It would be simple for me to decide if I was playing with such energy and excitement every round. I’ve only ever known this. I just know this because it’s my job. I’ve therefore had trouble with it.
“At the very least, I need a break. This is not new; it has been going on for twenty-five or thirty years. It’s difficult. The worst part is that I’m also succeeding in bloody competitions.
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On Thursday afternoon, O’Sullivan defeated Zhou Yuelong (Image: Getty)
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‘Not pleased’ Ronnie O’Sullivan intends to withdraw from snooker competitions
“I simply find the game to be difficult. I just cannot put up with poor cueing. I would rather cue poorly and lose than perform poorly and win competitions. I really don’t get any enjoyment from it.
O’Sullivan has already said that he would take a break from competition over the coming weeks and months. However, after rekindling his conflict with Ali Carter, supporters will be hopeful that he returns to the table soon. After battling at Alexandra Palace, the two have been exchanging barbs for the last several days. In an amazing X-rated outburst, O’Sullivan demanded that his opponent “sort his f***ing life out” and accused the 48-year-old of snotting on the ground during the match.
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