If that means a £600 million call, Ronnie O'Sullivan would be 'too keen to see the Independent Tour'
On May 1, 2024, according to Hegel, the current world No. 1 Ronnie O'Sullivan said that if it means providing the same funds as independent golf, he would like to see an L-live-style independent snooker tour tour.
The Independiente Snooker Tour has been proposed to start next season, with top players competing in a series of events with guaranteed funding.
Judd Trump announced that he was not interested, and the Rockets will not participate in the Independent World Snooker Tour after signing an agreement with Saudi Arabia.
However, last week, O'Sullivan backed any player who wants to play in the new independent tour, and now he says he would be happy to see the new event in the live style if it means a shocking prize money on the field.
O'Sullivan said: "I would love to get a call that says do you want to spend £600 million on snooker for three years, and I love it." I'd love to see live-streamed indie tours. ”
"If someone says, 'Come to me and play snooker for three years and we'll pay you £600 million', would you say no?"
That's a fair question for the Rockets, but the Indie Snooker Tour, which could be seen next season, doesn't offer such a high level of money, instead guaranteeing a guaranteed income of around £320,000 per player per year, in addition to bonuses.
Players including Kyren Wilson and Jack Lisowski have admitted that they are at least attracted by offers elsewhere, and the Rockets have said they are welcome to make their own choices.
The world number one said: "I don't know if I'm going to be able to get involved, but every player has to do what they have to do. ”
"I know what I want out of the sport, I know what I'm going to do and I know what I need to get out of it. As long as I keep getting these, I don't mind playing. Everyone has to make their own decisions. ”
Everyone is in a different position in the game, at various stages of their careers. Different players may be better suited to different snooker environments. Can work more or less for others. It's not always about money. Now is also the time to think about it. This is the most important thing, and for some it is a pure money-making opportunity. It's hard to give a straightforward answer.
At present, O'Sullivan and his former practice partner and 2015 world champion Bingham have ended the first stage of the World Championship quarterfinals, and he gradually found his touch after falling behind 1-3 to tie the score.
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