Ronnie O’Sullivan might retire from snooker in a matter of months regardless of his newest devastating show, in response to one pundit.
Even by his sky-high requirements, the Rocket produced one among his greatest-ever performances as he thrashed China’s Ding Junhui 6-1 to achieve the World Grand Prix last in Leicester. The win, which got here lower than per week after his victory within the last of the Masters, included 4 quick-fire century breaks.
When he sank the ultimate black to arrange a gathering with three-time winner Judd Trump, the match was a bit of over 70 minutes lengthy. Despite nonetheless being on the peak of his powers at 48, O’Sullivan has minimize an sad determine this season.
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The sport’s GOAT has complained a couple of vary of points, together with the schedule, the state of venues and even his personal recreation. He just lately mentioned he wants a break from the sport for the sake of his psychological well being.
The world primary will probably be in Sheffield for the World Championship in April. But if he captures a record-setting eighth Crucible crown, he might determine to stroll away from snooker for good, in response to Irish legend Ken Doherty.
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Speaking throughout ITV’s protection of the World Grand Prix, the 1997 world champion mentioned: “He’s given so much to the game, we’ve given us so much joy over the years. Maybe he’s come to that crossroads in his life. Maybe, if he wins that eighth World Championship, if might be time for him to go out at top.”
On the Rocket’s efficiency towards Ding, Doherty lauded: “He’s such an artist, such a genius. It’s artistic, poetic, it’s balletic. It’s like snooker from the gods without a shadow of a doubt.”
Fellow pundit and former Masters champion Alan McManus added: “I’ve seen it and I don’t believe it. It was mind-boggling. It was actually one of those ‘I was there’ nights because frankly it cannot get any better than that. From the very start to the very end, it was perfection.”