Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Response to World Snooker Championship Defeat: “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”

Ronnie O’Sullivan, the seven-time world champion, faced a shocking defeat at the hands of Luca Brecel in last year’s World Snooker Championship quarter-finals. The Rocket fell 13-10 to the Belgian player, losing seven frames in a row during the match at The Crucible.

John Virgo, a snooker commentator, revealed that O’Sullivan was still affected by the defeat, as he refused to talk about it when asked. Virgo expressed his surprise at O’Sullivan’s performance in the match, where he failed to make a break of 30 in seven frames.

Despite his disappointing loss, Brecel went on to win the tournament, defeating Mark Selby in the final and pocketing £500,000 in prize money. The car enthusiast splurged half of his winnings on a £250k Ferrari, adding to his collection of luxury vehicles.

Brecel, who is set to defend his world title at The Crucible, recently admitted to spending his fortune on more cars, jokingly saying he went from being a millionaire to a non-millionaire. The pressure of recreating the feeling of starting his career seemed to motivate him to make such extravagant purchases.

As the top seed in the upcoming championship, Brecel will be looking to maintain his winning streak, while O’Sullivan, seeded second, will be seeking redemption and a chance to potentially face Brecel again in the final. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between these two talented players at The Crucible.