It seems the breakfast of champions is a factor in any case.
And Ronnie O’Sullivan is strolling proof after revealing among the specifics behind his run to World Snooker Grand Prix glory in Leicester. ‘The Rocket’ was topped champion of the competitors for a 3rd time on Sunday after getting back from 4 frames all the way down to beat Judd Trump 10-7 on the Morningside Arena.
O’Sullivan, 48, required a pick-me-up after storming to the Masters crown simply seven days prior. And he received it by way of an improved eating regimen, fairly actually fuelling himself to tie Trump’s report of three World Grand Prix titles.
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“Start of the week, I used to be feeling a bit tough,” said the seven-time world champion. “I purchased myself an air fryer and a smoothie maker. I began consuming a bit higher and felt a bit [better]. I do not like consuming junk meals. It places me in a little bit of a humorous place.”
The Rocket may well have struggled in the snooker halls of old if that’s the case, with healthy food and drink having been a much lower priority for players back then. But it’s his belief improving his intake had a significant impact on his fortunes.
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“I started to feel better as the week went on,” he continued. “Obviously played some of my best snooker ever [in a 6-1 semi-final win] against Ding [Junhui]. Gave me some confidence coming in today, because I knew I’d have to play well to at least do something well against Judd. And I enjoyed the match!”
While the eating regimen could have been one main issue behind his win, there was no small quantity of talent and indomitable willpower concerned in Sunday’s success, too. O’Sullivan trailed 4-0 early on in opposition to Trump however received seven of the final eight frames to come back out on high.
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As one of many extra superior stars nonetheless thriving on the tour right now, it maybe should not come as a shock eating regimen is beginning to have extra of a bearing on O’Sullivan’s outcomes. And that might play a vital position within the months to come back as he plans a hiatus earlier than contesting a record-breaking eighth Crucible crown.