In the latest news on April 26, 2024, Beijing time, world No. 1 O'Sullivan once again made controversial remarks after ending his match with Page and successfully advancing to the round of 16 with a score of 10-1.
Although O'Sullivan appeared very sincere and serious when talking about his game and performance. But when it comes to his achievements and career, O'Sullivan insists that he is the greatest snooker player, because his professional achievements have been surpassed by no one.
At the same time, the world number one also said that if he could stay awake on the World Snooker Tour for 30 years, he could have won 10 or 21 world titles. And such remarks have also sparked heated discussions, after all, such remarks are indeed a bit exaggerated.
O'Sullivan: My performance and mentality are very good
After finishing his match with Page, O'Sullivan said in an interview with the BBC: "I played well throughout the match and I felt good. I worked hard mentally and mentally on my own and I was tough. ”
'To be honest, I've played terrible for two years and of course, I know I won, but that's what I'm going to do, I win, I know how to go and win and that's important. It's something I'm feeling lucky for. It was frustrating that I didn't feel very well, but I was just starting to work with my coach, Nick Barrow, who knew everything about my game. ”
"He's been working with Frank Adamson for a long time, he's not with us anymore, but he's an amazing coach. I don't think I can coach myself anymore, but I've felt good on the bench in the last few weeks, like I've been in the last six or seven years. ”
O'Sullivan: I wasn't lying when I said I didn't play well
Talking about his bad moments in the past, O'Sullivan said: "I don't lie when I say I didn't play well. I know a lot of people think I'm a liar, but I'm really not a liar, and I think most people know that now. ”
"When I'm not playing well, I say how I feel, and I don't care if I make myself vulnerable because of it. But in fact, I have every confidence to support this, because I know that my abilities are objective. I say everything just to find the right formula. ”
"I'm 48 now, and I might ask myself, what else can I do in snooker? How long can I last on? Can I still win the World Championship at 50? Who knows? Maybe I'm the only player who can do that, so let's see what happens next. ”
O'Sullivan: My career is the greatest
When talking about his career, O'Sullivan firmly believes that he is the one who performs the best, and he also declares that if he can stay awake in the World Snooker Tour for 30 years, then he has every chance to win 10 or 21 world championships.
O'Sullivan said: "My career is the greatest of all snooker players. Objectively, how many people can say that they are the best or most successful at their work? I should pat myself on the back and relax because I am always myself. ”
"But the truth is, statistically, no one can achieve what I have achieved at the snooker table. If I had been in my right mind for 30 years, I could have won 10 or 21 World Championships, who knows? But I'm glad I found this and let's see what the future holds. The most important thing for me is to enjoy the game. ”