In the first leg of the just-concluded 2024 Luoyang Longmen Masters, an eye-catching scene appeared again. The legend of legends, 7-time World Champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, once again defeated his old rival Ding Junhui with his amazing strength.
Such a scene is very familiar to billiards fans. Since the 90s of the last century, O'Sullivan has stood at the top of the world again and again with his superb billiards skills. In the last decade, he has taken his dominance to the pinnacle, and after winning the World Championships seven times, he is still in unbeatable form.
So, what kind of legend can this "rocket" football king create? And who can compete with him in this sky? Let's explore this suspenseful question together.
This Luoyang Longmen Masters can be said to be the first stop of O'Sullivan's trip to China. After a fruitful 2023-24 season, he decided to set foot once again on the land of China, which haunted him.
From the first game, O'Sullivan showed his amazing form. Facing his old opponent Ding Junhui for many years, he quickly scored 84 points in a single stroke, leaving a deep impression on his opponent. In the next few games, although Ding Junhui once overtook him, O'Sullivan was always in control of the situation.
In the fifth game, O'Sullivan scored 134 points in a single stroke and once again kept Ding Junhui clean. Such a terrifying performance undoubtedly once again confirmed his dominance in the billiards world. In the course of such a game, we can't help but ask: does this "rocket" still have any ceiling?
Looking back on O'Sullivan's career, it can be described as a complete and fruitful one. Since his debut in 1992, he has won seven World Championship titles, which is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement.
And in this Luoyang Longmen Masters, O'Sullivan once again proved his strength. He not only swept all the way and finally defeated Ding Junhui 4-2, but also created an eye-popping 134 points in the process. This undoubtedly broke his own historical record to a certain extent.
Since the 90s of the last century, O'Sullivan has been a leading figure in the billiards world. In his 29-year career, he has made history and created legends that have made countless fans crazy.
It can be said that to some extent, O'Sullivan has become one of the greatest players in the history of billiards. Even now, he still maintains an unattainable level of mastery, which makes people have to bow down.
Of course, even if O'Sullivan is so strong, we can't ignore the strength of some other top players. In today's billiards world, there are indeed some very outstanding rookies, and they may one day become candidates to challenge O'Sullivan's dominance.
For example, Mark Williams, who has won the World Championship for two consecutive years, has become one of the leaders in the billiards industry today with his excellent offense and stable play. He has great defensive awareness and plenty of firepower on the offensive end to be able to play well in the tournament.
Another example is the maturing Jack Lisowski, who has achieved good results in major tournaments many times, and even narrowly missed O'Sullivan in the final of the World Championships. If he can continue to maintain an upward trend, I believe that he may also become a strong opponent of O'Sullivan in the future.
Of course, we can't ignore veteran masters like Ding Junhui. Although he lost to O'Sullivan in this competition, we all know that he has enough strength to compete with O'Sullivan. As long as he can maintain his form, I believe that there is still a chance to win in the future games.
Although O'Sullivan is still the well-deserved king of billiards, in the near future, we may witness a new peak showdown. Whoever can finally defeat this legend will become the new billiards overlord. It's going to get the whole sports world excited.
Let's wait and see if this great "rocket" can continue to create more legends in the billiards world!