On February 25, 2022, Beijing time, the quarterfinals of the World Snooker European Masters have all ended. Eight players, O'Sullivan, McGill, Fan Zhengyi, Liang Wenbo, Gilbert, Tom Ford, Ryan Day and Dort reached the quarter-finals. Of the remaining eight players, only McGill was o'Sullivan's threat, while the others were barely able to threaten O'Sullivan's pace of winning the title. Moreover, McGill and O'Sullivan are currently the only two remaining world top sixteen players. Objectively speaking, they are also the players who are currently the most likely to win the final championship.
O'Sullivan has the best chance to win the title
For world number two Ronnie O'Sullivan, the current quarter-final line-up is already very good for him. Although Fan Zhengyi performed well in this European Masters, technical shortcomings may become a stumbling block for him in the later stages. And Gilbert's glass heart makes it difficult for him to achieve great achievements, and Tom Ford's psychological quality is also his shortcoming. Although Ryan Day and Dort are strong, they always seem to be a little tough at the crucial moments of the game. Liang Wenbo had no advantage against O'Sullivan, and he could even be reversed if he won the match point first. So the only player who is really a threat to O'Sullivan is McGill, so objectively speaking, O'Sullivan has the best chance to win the title.
McGill became O'Sullivan's only threat
While McGill doesn't look like a very good player, and he didn't even win the championship trophy, he's one of the few players currently with a full range of offense and defense. Objectively speaking, in terms of accuracy, McGill is not afraid of any player, so his offensive firepower will pose a serious threat to the opponent once it is played. Moreover, his ability to control the situation and his performance on the defensive end are exemplary for young players. In the face of such players, it is difficult for O'Sullivan to play his own rhythm, after all, controlling the rhythm and defense is not O'Sullivan's current strength. Moreover, O'Sullivan's most adaptable style of play is fast-paced, while McGill's pace is relatively slow. So O'Sullivan will have a hard time winning the final victory in McGill's rhythm.
O'Sullivan is expected to set a record for winning the title
For O'Sullivan today, if he can successfully complete the championship, then he will successfully complete the world number one performance. Objectively speaking, O'Sullivan, who is now 47 years old, will set a new record as long as he can go up to the next level. Whether it's surpassing Selby for world number one or setting a new record for a ranking tournament, O'Sullivan will be the focus of the world stage. The key to this question is whether he can achieve his great feat, and there is no doubt that he is currently the biggest favorite to win the championship. But that doesn't mean he can win and glory in the end of the game, and the game is not something that can be won by being strong. Sometimes luck is also very important, and O'Sullivan loses many games because of luck. And that doesn't mean it's unfair, because the game is inherently accidental. However, O'Sullivan, who has always wanted to break through himself, will definitely launch an assault on his biggest goal. Whether it is the goal of winning the championship or a new historical record, O'Sullivan is very eager to win it, after all, O'Sullivan has always aspired to be the only one in the world stage. The only thing on record is undoubtedly the goal he wants to strive for, and now this goal is close at hand, he only needs to take a step forward to achieve it, and he is bound to go all out.