Stephen Hendry highlights Ronnie O’Sullivan’s concerns ahead of the World Cup O’Sullivan broke the record of seven world snooker victories. Two snooker icons share the world title, with O’Sullivan the favorite for this year’s tournament.
Rocket has been in spectacular form for the past few months. He won three titles in 50 days, adding a World Championship to his masters and British championship victories.
O’Sullivan is unbeaten on British soil since October and the only factor standing in the way of World Cup success could be a grueling 17-day schedule. He previously admitted he struggled to survive the tournament when he last won in 2022.
Hendry asked why all the top players can’t beat O’Sullivan. He called out Mark Selby, Neil Robertson and Mark Williams before pointing out that even Judd Trump had been beaten by O’Sullivan in the World Grand Prix final.
“Where are all the main players? Ronnie is ruling snooker at the moment and getting through it,” the Scot told talkSPORT.
“The Selby, the Robertson, the Williams… Even Trump couldn’t beat him. Who’s going to stop him from winning the world title?”
It was pointed out to Hendry that some of snooker’s top players are retiring and therefore declining in ability, while O’Sullivan seems to be improving. age.
The 55s. year old agreed , adding that O’Sullivan’s 6-1 win over Ding Junhui was one of the best snooker matches he had ever seen. Hendry wonders who will fill the 48-year-old’s shoes when he finally retires.
“This is phenomenal. We have to praise his game and his longevity, he said. “It’s unbelievable. Some of the snooker he played in the semi-finals last week was some of the best snooker I’ve ever seen. He’s taking the game to a new level.
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