O'Sullivan revealed a condition that he must meet before retiring from snooker
On April 17, 2024, according to sports editor Cuban, Ronnie O'Sullivan hopes to win a record eighth World Championship title this year, and the Rockets made public his retirement plan on the eve of the game.
O'Sullivan admits he is considering retiring, but before leaving snooker, he needs "two to three months of outstanding performance" in order to achieve a number of new world records.
The seven-time World Champion is one of the favourites to win this year's World Championships, and some believe he could end his storied career if he wins a record eighth World Title.
Earlier this year, Irish snooker player Doherty said in an interview with the British independent TV sports channel: "Maybe he's at a crossroads in his life, and if he wins his eighth World Championship, maybe it's time to say to him, 'Look, I've made it to the top.'" ’”
"He can still play in exhibition matches and still enjoy playing in China, but if he feels that way, now might be the right time. He plays the best snooker and says he doesn't like beating people who want it more, but at the Masters on Sunday night, Carter is as hungry for the title as he is. ”
"He tried his best to beat him, and he succeeded. He still ended up maintaining that competitive spirit, though he said he probably wouldn't. But when he got back to the table, he was a different person. ”
"He still gives us a lot of great entertainment and it's a talisman for snooker. ”
However, O'Sullivan now insists he has no plans to retire after this year's World Championships because his recent performances have not impressed him.
In an interview with The Sun, O'Sullivan said: "The only thing I didn't win was eight world titles. It's great to win. But will winning the 8th crown make my life complete? No, it won't. I want to separate my life from my work. But it's also good to win and I don't want to lie. ”
"When I have two or three months to play well, I'm going to retire. Would I hang the club up now? I don't think I will. Because I don't think I'm in a good position. Now is definitely not the time to retire. ”
This year's World Championships will be held on April 20, and O'Sullivan will be hoping to make a comeback after being eliminated by eventual champion Luca Brecel in last year's quarter-finals. (Welcome to click to pay attention to moisturizing AB, please indicate the source for reprinting, thank you)