In the latest news on December 20, 2021, Beijing time, six-time world runner-up Jimmy White said when talking about the "Rockets" O'Sullivan's victory that he believes that the first person in history to win the championship can change his career. In White's view, O'Sullivan's feat of coronating the World Grand Prix was crucial to his career, especially when the legend's competitive form was in decline. Objectively speaking, O'Sullivan's victory will allow him to regain his fighting spirit and self-confidence. Although O'Sullivan has said for a long time in the past that he can no longer play against the top players, this time winning the title has given him confidence.
White: Winning the championship is very important for O'Sullivan
Since winning the 2020 World Championships, O'Sullivan has not completed the performance of winning the championship for more than a year, which even gave O'Sullivan the idea of retiring after playing for another three years. With the success of the World Grand Prix, O'Sullivan seems to have regained his confidence, which makes White very happy. White said: "O'Sullivan's World Grand Prix win was so surprising, but that's who he is, he's always the legend who can do wonders. What makes me happier than winning the title is that O'Sullivan is back, yes, the guy who can beat anyone in the game, and he's back in the arena again. I think he's found a way to beat the opponent, he's got his confidence back and he's done a really good job in the game. If he keeps going, he can still win the title. ”
White: O'Sullivan had a career turning point
If O'Sullivan hadn't managed to win the World Grand Prix, perhaps his career would have ended with his current achievements. But once again, when he finished winning the title, people had great expectations of him, and O'Sullivan will also usher in a turning point in his career. White said: "I think O'Sullivan has reached a turning point in his career. If he hadn't won the title, maybe he would have continued to slump, or maybe he would never have won the title again. But after he won the championship, it was no longer a problem. He beat one of the best players in the world, and that's important. If it's just an average player, it might not encourage him, but that's Robertson, and I'm sure our old players have rekindled their fighting spirit and he'll be fighting for the title again. I think he has come to a crossroads where he will go to something more positive. I'm sure he'll change his plans and move on. ”
White: O'Sullivan can still win the championship
After finishing the World Grand Prix, White was once again confident in O'Sullivan's performance. White said: "Like the vast majority of fans, I believe O'Sullivan is still capable of winning the title, as long as he can take the game as seriously as the World Grand Prix final. He's a surprising guy, and as I said, he's the guy who was born for snooker. Last season's defeat hurt him, which at one point made it difficult for him to give his all in the game. But this time, he did, and he beat one of the best players in the world. He made people believe that he could still win the championship and still be the best player in the world. From this moment on, everything no longer matters because his career will change because of this effort. I think he'll take the game seriously for the rest of the day because he needs to keep fighting for glory when he can still win the title. If the single season of Five Asia is a bad turning point, then this victory will allow O'Sullivan to regain his strength and start again. He's still on his way to the title, which is the most gratifying thing for all snooker fans. ”