Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan achieves Maximum Break in Saudi Arabia; speculation arises over his potential participation in the World Cup.
Ronnie O'Sullivan'ssnooker comeback confirmed: The Rocket is all set for the 2025 World Championship!
After months of speculation and uncertainty, Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has finally made his decision—he's playing in the 2025 World Championship! The seven-time world champion has confirmed his participation, ending all doubts and setting Snooker fans' hearts racing.
The World Championship Countdown Begins
The buzz around the 2025 Snooker World Championship has kickstarted, with the tournament set to begin on April 19. Without delay, fans are wondering if the seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 49, will take to the table.
The season behind 'The Rocket' has been a rollercoaster. After early exits at several tournaments, O'Sullivan withdrew from numerous competitions. His last-minute withdrawal from the Welsh Open and the reported temper tantrum where O'Sullivan broke his cue behind the scenes added to the mystery [1].
However, O'Sullivan himself spoke recently:
"I'm in! Not decided yet, but I'll get it all sorted by April 17 or 18." - Ronnie O'Sullivan, Snooker Player, BBC[1]
While the qualification for the World Championship is underway, timing doesn't seem to trouble O'Sullivan. He wants to take every possible moment to decide whether he's ready for the WM [1].
The Favorite to Take Home an Eighth Title
Despite the uncertainties, odds are on O'Sullivan. The odds for an eighth world title for O'Sullivan are currently at 7.00 [1].
Training in Style at His Saudi ArabiaAcademy
Even though O'Sullivan hasn't played any Snooker tournaments in recent months, he's been focusing on his work in his Snooker Academy. The Ronnie O'Sullivan Snooker Academy is located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Yesterday, a video was shared on social media depicting O'Sullivan training at his academy. In just 6 minutes and 24 seconds, the Snooker icon played a 147 maximum break [2].
Eyeing a Career as a Snooker Coach
A few days ago, O'Sullivan hinted towards a career shift—becoming a Snooker coach [5]. Luka Brecel, the 2023 World Champion, is the player he'd most like to train.
Brecel is extremely talented, but there are areas for improvement, making him an interesting case for O'Sullivan. Brecel hasn't yet reached his full potential, and O'Sullivan finds it exciting to support him with his experience [5].
Furthermore, O'Sullivan has also thought about coaching younger players starting their careers.
While the video from O'Sullivan may give fans hope, O'Sullivan's public interview following his last World Championship titles provides a reality check [6]. O'Sullivan crowned himself World Champion in 2020 and 2022, but afterwards, he struggled with severe physical and mental ailments [6].
He couldn't think clearly for ten days. He felt drained and didn't know what to do. In his opinion, these ailments were due to his age, as he hadn't felt this way with his previous World Championship titles [6]. He fears that this feeling could recur with a potential eighth World Championship title.
In conclusion, 'The Rocket' is set to play in the 2025 World Championship on April 19, ending months of speculation. Snooker enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await his performance in this year's most coveted Snooker tournament.
- What's interesting now is whether the seven-time world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan, aged 49, will participate in the 2025 Snooker World Championship, scheduled to start on April 19.
- Despite his recent withdrawals from several tournaments and a questionable reappearance at the Welsh Open, Ronnie O'Sullivan, the Snooker legend, has confirmed his readiness to play in the 2025 World Championship, sparking excitement among fans.
- Despite facing issues with physical and mental ailments after his World Championship titles in 2020 and 2022, Ronnie O'Sullivan, the Snooker icon, is ready to aim for an eighth title in the 2025 World Championship, scheduled to begin on April 19, but he remains cautious about potential recurring ailments due to his age.
