The latest news on February 11, 2022, Beijing time, after O'Sullivan lost 3-6 to Robertson, seven-time world champion Hendry believes that the slow pace of the game makes O'Sullivan unable to adapt, because he does not like that kind of game. But "Rocket" O'Sullivan said nothing about it after the game because he felt like he just lost to a better player, and he thought Robertson deserved to win the game. Although he tried to pull Robertson back to the same level, he was unable to do so in the end, which only proved the strength of his opponent. While O'Sullivan kept trying to find the best feel to play, Robertson didn't give him much of a chance, and that's why he lost the game.
Hendry: O'Sullivan doesn't adapt to slow paces
After O'Sullivan lost the game, Hendry was convinced that O'Sullivan had lost the game because he didn't adapt to the slow pace. He said: "The game was slow from the start and from the first inning O'Sullivan was stuck in Robertson's slow-paced game. Obviously, this is not the rhythm that O'Sullivan is adapting to, and he simply can't play the state he wants. That's why he lost the game, and O'Sullivan's best rhythm is to be fast and fast, and then destroy opponents quickly. In the game against Trump, he was that rhythm. This will make him look indestructible, but in a slow pace, he doesn't have an advantage. ”
O'Sullivan: I lost to the better players
While Hendry's remarks were valid, O'Sullivan said nothing about it after losing the game because he felt he was just losing to better players. O'Sullivan said in an interview: "I have to admit that Robertson is very good, he is the best player at the moment and it is always extremely difficult to beat him. Objectively speaking, I played well, except that I lost to the better players. I've tried a few times to pull him back to my level, but I've never been able to do it, and that's how strong he is. I've been trying to take my chances in the race, but I have to say that there aren't many opportunities I can find. The game was controlled by him and I could only find some opportunities in the scattered attacks. When he plays in that state, there's really, very limited things you can do. I always tried to find the best shot in the game, but I couldn't do it, and it was clear that he deserved to win. ”
O'Sullivan: Robertson's performance was outstanding
After talking about his situation and the strength of his opponents, O'Sullivan praised Robertson again. O'Sullivan said: "Robertson has a consistent batting action, I have been watching him play during the game and his batting level is much better than mine. Many times, I can't do what he does, and when he's in good shape, I always feel like I can't find the most ideal state. I don't know if it's psychological, but that's where I'm at the moment. I always felt that the use of the club was not smooth during the game, which forced me to adjust my movements all the time. But it takes some time, but Robertson won't give you so much time to adjust. Robertson is a very good batsman, his far post is very stable and his offensive rhythm is maintained very well. As long as you leave him a chance, he will punish you. Not only that, but his passing ability is also very good, and he scores too many ways to score goals. Against such players, it is not unusual to lose a game. I'm just constantly tinkering around in the game, and I think that's what I'm going to have to deal with late in my career, you have to play some games that aren't good enough during that time, and that's the dilemma that comes with age. ”