With Mark Allen beating Donaldson, the "Rocket" O'Sullivan rivals are finally determined, a 6-crown and 38-crown contest is about to begin, and before the arrival of the quarter-finals, O'Sullivan repeatedly gave interviews to mention China's Zhao Xintong, as in the past, O'Sullivan did not hesitate to give Zhao Xintong a high evaluation, and even when Zhao Xintong had not yet won the world championship title, he thought that Zhao Xintong would replace him.
In the interview, O'Sullivan enjoyed the days of training with Zhao Xintong, and bluntly said that he liked to watch Zhao Xintong play, and then O'Sullivan said that if he left snooker, then the next saboteur would appear, and Zhao Xintong was that person, implying that Zhao Xintong would replace him, which really held Zhao Xintong in a very high position.
In addition, O'Sullivan stressed that Zhao Xintong is the only player he can coach, because the two have similarities with each other, if Zhao Xintong can play 80% of the potential, then he can easily win five or six world championships.
Have to sigh that the fire teacher has become "Zhao Blow", he is not the first time to praise Zhao Xintong, from the beginning of the optimistic Zhao Xintong talent, called Zhao Xintong a talented player, to the back think that he is like his young self, and now it is more blunt that Zhao Xintong will replace himself, O'Sullivan also said in the interview that Zhao Xintong may become the greatest player ever, so that some fans who are accustomed to seeing the fire teacher praise Zhao Xintong are a little surprised, because zhao Xintong has not yet won the world championship, It was only in the round of 16 at the 22nd World Championships that it was too early to mention the championship, but O'Sullivan had already shown a tendency to be optimistic about Zhao Xintong.
There are also fans crying and laughing, remembering O'Sullivan's praise for Ding Junhui, bluntly saying that O'Sullivan praised Ding Junhui in this way, the result was like "poisonous milk", after being praised by O'Sullivan, Ding Junhui continued to drop the chain, and the fans helplessly mentioned Maguire, saying that he and Ding Junhui were constantly praised by O'Sullivan, and it was difficult to get better, which was really helpless.
Previously, O'Sullivan constantly revealed that he was optimistic about Ding Junhui, and even kissed Ding Junhui on the cheek in public, O'Sullivan admired Ding Junhui's attitude towards snooker, bluntly saying that he and Ding Junhui were very similar in this regard, calling Ding Junhui the godfather of Chinese snooker, thinking that Ding Junhui could win the World Championship, but unfortunately Ding Junhui, who had entered the World Championship 16 times, has not yet achieved this goal.
To this end, fans who are worried about Zhao Xintong directly call Zhao Xintong must be sober, although O'Sullivan only encourages the younger generation as a senior, it is a kind affirmation, but Zhao Xintong must also look at the evaluation rationally, and should work the field step by step.
Next, Zhao Xintong, who beat Clark 10-2, will play against Maguire, who defeated world champion Murphy, looking forward to his continued hot hand, let go of the baggage and go further!