Ronnie O’Sullivan is planning a two-month break from snooker after his record-extending eighth Masters triumph.
The Rocket, 48, beat Ali Carter 10-7 at Alexandra Palace on Sunday (January 14), including to his accolade of being the event’s youngest-ever winner by turning into the oldest too. He’s now on for a Triple Crown having additionally gained the UK Championship final month.
And O’Sullivan goes to verify he is effectively rested within the lead as much as April’s World Championship with a spell on the sidelines. “I’m a bit played-out to be honest,” he advised Eurosport.
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“I had such a strong push September to December, I really went hard at every tournament. I’m going to take two months off now.”
O’Sullivan stated he’ll in all probability attend the World Grand Prix, which will get underway in Leicester on Monday, however will then take a while away – at the very least from the aggressive sport.
“I’ll just swerve all the other tournaments now,” he continued. “I feel like I want a break. I’m looking forward to getting on the exhibition circuit, start playing more exhibitions.
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“I enjoy them, they’re a bit of fun. Too much intense snooker for me is not good. I need to back off and consolidate and get some fun in the game so the exhibitions will be good.”
O’Sullivan joked he would not understand how he’d gained the title having struggled along with his confidence of late, however is managing to play on by means of the doubts.
He added: “I’ve had a great season, even if I’d just won the Shanghai Masters I’ve had a great season. I took the UK and nicked this one as well so I’ve had an amazing season.”