Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan admits he turned off Masters TV protection

Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan has admitted he turns off the Masters TV protection when it comes on display.

The Rocket booked his spot within the quarter-finals of the competitors on Monday afternoon when beating Ding Junhui 6-3. And that was regardless of Junhui elevating the roof of the Alexandra Palace when he nailed a most break.

However, after the conflict, when O’Sullivan was requested if he can be watching some other matches he responded: “No, I’ve bought a new bike. I can’t run because my feet are a bit sore – I’ve got plantar fasciitis so I just get out on my bike. Do a bit of gym.

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“I do not like watching it to be sincere with you. I’m probably not into it, to be sincere with you. I do not truly watch TV anymore! I watch these platforms, like Netflix, so I do not truly watch TV. I watched a body final night time then I turned it off, I’m off!”

O’Sullivan also addressed Ding’s 147 break: “Yeah, unbelievable 147 from Ding. I knew he was going to make it from concerning the second or third pink. His positional play is so good.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is again in motion on Thursday
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“He wasn’t out of position once. What a magnificent player. Great break and I was pleased to get over the line in the end.”

O’Sullivan is again in motion on Thursday as he takes on Barry Hawkins. Hawkins booked his spot within the quarter-finals of the match when he dumped out Neil Robertson in a tough encounter.

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