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The Sun
10-08-2025
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- The Sun
Ronnie O'Sullivan warned he will NOT win another World Snooker Championship because of two concerns
DOMINIC DALE cannot see Ronnie O'Sullivan winning a record eighth Crucible crown – because he feels he lacks longevity for the Sheffield marathon event. O'Sullivan, 49, has been champion of the world on seven occasions and is tied with Scotsman Stephen Hendry on the number of snooker Championships. 4 4 Last May, the sport's GOAT reached the semi-finals of the World Championship but was crushed with a session to spare by Chinese superstar Zhao Xintong. Earlier this year in Leicester, the Rocket smashed up his favourite cue in a moment of rage and as he searched for a replacement, he limited his playing time and withdrew from several tournaments. O'Sullivan, who turns 50 in December, returns to action on Tuesday in the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Jeddah. But former pro Dale – who retired from the professional ranks at the end of the last season – cannot see a fairytale finish to his career, especially as he enters his sixth decade on the planet. Asked if O'Sullivan will win an unprecedented eighth world title, the cueist known as Spaceman, 53, said: 'Hmmm. No. But I will qualify that if I may – I certainly think that he can. 'He would have to do it in the next couple of years. 'But you know, the standard of play, you only need a couple of bad sessions and Ronnie will have a couple of bad sessions, he seems to anyway. 4 4 'I don't know if he has the longevity in him to play the full 17 days and to keep winning to lift that eighth world title. 'The other consideration you have to throw into the melting pot I suppose – would he find a cue that he was able to play as well with? 'Because, of course, he broke his previous cue back in January. He had had that since 2012.'
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Aaron Canavan faces Alfie Burden in huge final RIGHT NOW
THE World Seniors Championship reaches its crescendo as Aaron Canavan and Alfie Burden facing off in a huge Crucible final NOW! A new champion will be crowned after 2024 winner, Igor Figueiredo, went crashing out in the first round. Much-loved snooker heroes Jimmy White and Ken Doherty were also eliminated in their respective openers. The big final will be contested between 2018 winner Canavan and 2023 finalist Burden after both came through thrilling semi-finals in Sheffield. 10th May 2025, 15:21 By Craig Mahood Dominic Dale 0-0 Aaron Canavan Terrific reception for both men - isn't that nicer than the low crowds when starting matches at 9.45pm!?? Canavan to break in the opening frame - game on! 10th May 2025, 15:19 By Craig Mahood Here they come... It's Dominic Dale vs Aaron Canavan in the second semi, with both looking to book their place against Alfie Burden in tomorrow's final. Canavan is the only previous winner of this competition - how might that play into his hands? 10th May 2025, 15:16 By Craig Mahood Winning black The final shot of this semi final with Alfie Burden sticking the crucial black ball away. The two men share a hug after it and plenty of mutual respect between them. By Craig Mahood More from Alfie He finished by revealing his plans for the evening, saying: 'I'm over the moon and delighted to have another crack to win this tournament. 'I played well, he was a tricky opponent. He didn't settle early but showed he can play and put me under pressure. 'I'm behaving tonight, I'm here to win this tournament. I might go for an Italian or something!' 10th May 2025, 15:08 By Craig Mahood 'Massive' Burden added: 'It'd be massive for me to win this, I'll be ready for tomorrow and hopefully I can win it. 'I don't know if it'd be the biggest achievement of my career, but probably! 'I'm just focusing on trying to win tomorrow.' 10th May 2025, 15:04 By Craig Mahood Alfie reacts A touch of class from Alfie Burden who opens his interview saying: 'I just want to say how well he did in this tournament coming from Australia. 'He played fantastic and what a great tournament, well done to him.'
