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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals plan to become world champion in different sport after retiring from snooker
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN has got his eyes on conquering another sport after already becoming one of the greatest snooker players of all time. The Rocket, 49, is widely thought of as the best player to ever grace the baize and he reckons he can reach the top in another sport too. Advertisement 2 Ronnie O'Sullivan has set his sights on becoming world champion in another sport Credit: Getty Despite not retiring from snooker just yet, O'Sullivan has his sights on becoming pool world champion when he does finally call it quits. The seven-time world snooker champion has said he will give Chinese eight-ball pool a crack when the day comes, but has vowed to give snooker at least another two years to rediscover his form. Speaking to the at the opening of a new snooker club in Hong Kong, JJ8 Club , O'Sullivan said: "Chinese eight-ball is very, very popular now in China. "Many players play in big tournaments in China, and for someone like me, when I finish playing snooker, then I will play Chinese eight-ball. Advertisement READ MORE IN SNOOKER "It's a big sport in Asia, especially China, so when I retire from snooker, I want to become world champion in Chinese eight-ball." It comes after He said recently: "I said I wanted to at least do two proper years. "Put everything I was doing on the back burner. I don't feel like I have that luxury anymore to do other things and try and compete. Advertisement Most read in Snooker 2 O'Sullivan is committed to another two years playing snooker Credit: Reuters CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I think I owe it to my career to focus just on playing for the next two years, at least, and just see if I can rediscover some decent form. "Try and finish my carer on a good note and not how it's felt for the last three or four years. That's my main goal." Advertisement Zhao Xintong's classy act towards Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed after knocking legend out of World Snooker Championship O'Sullivan has described his play as "awful" and "a struggle" in recent times, but still sits fifth in the world rankings and Now the snooker icon is preparing for next week's Shanghai Masters, where he will face Barry Hawkins or Wu Yize in his opening clash next Wednesday. Inside Ronnie's colourful career FROM his lightning breaks to blasts at officials, Ronnie O'Sullivan has fired snooker into the spotlight. The seven-time world champion makes almost as big an impact away from the table as on it. O'Sullivan And the Rocket's He has While the controversial cueist reckons he Despite His And Ali Carter had his nose knocked out of joint by the Rocket in their Check out all our
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals plan to become world champion in different sport after retiring from snooker
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN has got his eyes on conquering another sport after already becoming one of the greatest snooker players of all time. The Rocket, 49, is widely thought of as the best player to ever grace the baize and he reckons he can reach the top in another sport too. 2 Despite not retiring from snooker just yet, O'Sullivan has his sights on becoming pool world champion when he does finally call it quits. The seven-time world snooker champion has said he will give Chinese eight-ball pool a crack when the day comes, but has vowed to give snooker at least another two years to rediscover his form. Speaking to the South China Morning Post at the opening of a new snooker club in Hong Kong, JJ8 Club, O'Sullivan said: "Chinese eight-ball is very, very popular now in China. "Many players play in big tournaments in China, and for someone like me, when I finish playing snooker, then I will play Chinese eight-ball. "It's a big sport in Asia, especially China, so when I retire from snooker, I want to become world champion in Chinese eight-ball." It comes after O'Sullivan revealed he has put a two-year plan together to help him return to form and start enjoying snooker again after chatting with psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters. He said recently: "I said I wanted to at least do two proper years. "Put everything I was doing on the back burner. I don't feel like I have that luxury anymore to do other things and try and compete. 2 "I think I owe it to my career to focus just on playing for the next two years, at least, and just see if I can rediscover some decent form. "Try and finish my carer on a good note and not how it's felt for the last three or four years. That's my main goal." Zhao Xintong's classy act towards Ronnie O'Sullivan revealed after knocking legend out of World Snooker Championship O'Sullivan has described his play as "awful" and "a struggle" in recent times, but still sits fifth in the world rankings and earned himself a spot in the World Championship semi-finals despite missing a slew of tournaments in the buildup and binning his cue. Now the snooker icon is preparing for next week's Shanghai Masters, where he will face Barry Hawkins or Wu Yize in his opening clash next Wednesday. FROM his lightning breaks to blasts at officials, Ronnie O'Sullivan has fired snooker into the spotlight. The seven-time world champion makes almost as big an impact away from the table as on it. O'Sullivan has three children - two daughters and a son. And the Rocket's on-off relationship with British actress Laila Rouass has also hit the headlines. He has opened up on battles with his weight and addiction. While the controversial cueist reckons he wasted NINE YEARS of his career by partying too hard. Despite being worth £14million, O'Sullivan is renowned for his love of canal boats and snubbing flashy cars. His rivalry with fellow star Judd Trump has been branded 'snooker's greatest feud'. And Ali Carter had his nose knocked out of joint by the Rocket in their infamous 'Snotgate' row.
Metro
6 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
Ronnie O'Sullivan outlines ambitious plan for after he retires from snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan is not finished with snooker yet, but when he is he intends to conquer the world of pool as well. The Rocket turns 50 in December but is still ranked number five in the world and reached the semi-final of this year's World Championship. He may not have been anywhere near his brilliant best at the Crucible but still making the final four showed what he's still got in his locker even when he's not in form. The seven-time world champion has not been happy with his game for some time but said he intends to play for at least another two years in an attempt to rediscover some form and enjoyment. After that, if snooker is not floating his boat anymore, he intends to switch sports and have a crack at Chinese eight-ball pool. The smaller table game is growing in popularity in China – and further afield – with the biggest events boasting enormous prize funds. The World Heyball Masters in May saw champion Niu Zhuang pocket $5 million Chinese Yuan (£518,000), more than the £500,000 Zhao Xintong won for winning the World Snooker Championship earlier in the same month. The Rocket wants a piece of the action after he hangs up his snooker cue, in fact he wants to become the best in the world at the discipline. 'Chinese eight-ball is very, very popular now in China,' O'Sullivan said, via the South China Morning Post at the opening of a new snooker club in Hong Kong, JJ8 Club. 'Many players play in big tournaments in China, and for someone like me, when I finish playing snooker, then I will play Chinese eight-ball. 'It's a big sport in Asia, especially China, so when I retire from snooker, I want to become world champion in Chinese eight-ball.' O'Sullivan is in Hong Kong ahead of the Shanghai Masters starting on Monday, a tournament he has enjoyed incredible success in, winning it five times. He is sounding motivated and ready to compete again after missing a string of events last season ahead of the World Championship. 'My whole life I've been preparing to be the best I can be, so obviously you have to practice and keep sharp, but I'm ready all the time,' he said via RTHK. 'I work very hard to become the king of snooker, but there's many, many, very, very good players. Zhao Xintong, world champion, fantastic player. 'I like to still be able to compete with these young guys who are very, very good. I feel blessed.' O'Sullivan will play for the first time since losing to Zhao Xintong in the Crucible semi-finals in his opening round game in Shanghai. More Trending He will face either Barry Hawkins or Wu Yize in the last 16, getting his season underway with a tough match either way. Trump beat the Rocket in last year's semi-finals and went on to lift the trophy after downing Shaun Murphy in the showpiece. Monday July 28 UK times Round One02.30: Barry Hawkins vs Wu Yize02.30: Si Jiahui vs Wildcard07.00: Zhang Anda vs Yuan Sijun07.00: Chris Wakelin vs Wildcard12.30: Neil Robertson vs Pang Junxu 12.30: Shaun Murphy vs Wildcard Tuesday July 29 Round One02.30: Ali Carter vs Wildcard 02.30: Xiao Guodong vs Lei Peifan Round Two07.00: Kyren Wilson vs Si/Wildcard07.00: Mark Selby vs Murphy/Wildcard12.30: Ding Junhui vs Zhang/Yuan 12.30: Judd Trump vs Robertson/Pang Wednesday July 30 Round Two07.00: Mark Williams vs Allen/Wildcard07.00: John Higgins vs Xiao/Lei12.30: Zhao Xintong vs Wakelin/Wildcard 12.30: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Hawkins/Wu The Shanghai Masters will be shown on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK. MORE: Jordan Brown hit 'extreme low' and considered quitting snooker before making vital decision MORE: Chris Wakelin: A massive part of me thought I'd win the World Championship MORE: Liam Davies on perfect start to season, beating a hero and snooker's rising stars
South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Ronnie O'Sullivan sets sights on Chinese 8-ball pool as he opens snooker club in Hong Kong
Ronnie O'Sullivan has returned to Hong Kong to attend the opening of a snooker club he co-funded in the city, in his first such move since being granted residency under a migrant scheme. And the seven-time world champion suggested at Wednesday's ceremony that when he retires from snooker, he could set his sights on becoming the best in Chinese eight-ball pool. Speaking at the JJ8 Club in Kwun Tong, O'Sullivan said that he was looking forward to returning to the city as part of his tournament preparation in the future. The Chinese eight-ball pool and snooker club occupies 13,000 square feet and has professional tables, party rooms, leisure facilities and O'Sullivan's private practice room. 'Chinese eight-ball is very, very popular now in China,' O'Sullivan said. Ronnie O'Sullivan wants to become Chinese eight-ball world champion when he retires. Photo: Jonathan Wong 'Many players play in big tournaments in China, and for someone like me, when I finish playing snooker, then I will play Chinese eight-ball.
