According to the latest news from the British media on October 19, 2021, six-time world champion Ronnie . O'Sullivan talks about four-time world champion and Northern Ireland Open runner-up John Blanc. Higgins said that the latter is Messi in the world stage because he made the snooker game so easy. In O'Sullivan's view, Higgins's ability is amazing, because he is so talented, his control of the mother ball is even more impressive, and it can even be said that no one can match Higgins in terms of ball possession ability, because in this regard, he is the most authoritative player.
O'Sullivan: Higgins is The Messi of the stage
O'Sullivan, the first man in history, firmly believes that Higgins' talent is very good, because he is the only player in the world stage who can put himself in a very awkward position at the top. O'Sullivan said: "I think Higgins is the Messi of the world stage, his ability is always so good, he can always create amazing performances. Whether it was his match with Yan Bingtao or his match with Allen, he created a lot of wonderful moments. Although he didn't win the final victory, I don't think he was a loser. Because when you and your opponent are in a decider, luck may be the ultimate decisive factor. Obviously, I think Higgins was just out of luck, objectively speaking, he's done well enough. ”
O'Sullivan: Higgins' possession remains invincible
In O'Sullivan's view, Higgins' ball-handling ability is still the best presence in the world stage, and even he is ashamed of himself. O'Sullivan said: "I think the only players who do the best job of possession are Higgins, me and Hendry. It was clear that Higgins was the one at the top of the list. Within half a table, I think he's the best, and he's the best in terms of defensive possession. I may be similar to Hendry, but we can't be as precise as he is in possession. What we used to say is that the highest level of possession is that what you do is almost exactly what you expect. Obviously, Higgins is this kind of player, this ability is like innate, there is no second person in this world who can do this. Maybe the best Ding Junhui can do it, but in the long run, there is still a gap between them. ”
O'Sullivan: Higgins made the game easy
O'Sullivan is the only player who can make snooker incredibly simple, while O'Sullivan thinks Higgins is the only player who can make the game incredibly easy. O'Sullivan said: "If you look closely at Higgins playing, you'll see that he's playing so simple. He can accurately calculate the position of the mother ball, he knows which balls to shuttle between without touching any balls, and he knows how to solve the biggest problems. When he gets into his rhythm, many people will fall into his rhythm. You know, it's a normal rhythm, but there's often no good way to escape unless you can play more aggressively than he does. Objectively speaking, Higgins was the most capable player to play. When he's at his best, there are almost no opponents in the world. Maybe Selby is also a very good player, but a lot of times, I don't think that's the normal way to win games. Maybe he's a very good player or maybe he's a great player, and even if he loses to him, there are a lot of people who are still dissatisfied. Of course, everyone has a way to win the game. But I have more respect for Higgins' way of winning because playing with him or watching him play is enjoying it. Even if you lose to him, you take it for granted, and you will lose convincingly. ”