John Virgo predicts added pressure for Ronnie O’Sullivan at World Championship

Snooker legend John Virgo believes that Ronnie O’Sullivan will be facing more pressure than usual as he heads into the World Championship. O’Sullivan, who was recently outclassed by Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Tour Championship, will need to be at the top of his game when the competition kicks off on April 20.

Virgo expressed his thoughts in an interview with the Metro, stating that O’Sullivan will have the added pressure of chasing a modern-day record of eight world titles. Despite being a favorite, O’Sullivan will need to put his recent defeat behind him and focus on performing well in the upcoming championship.

While Virgo still considers O’Sullivan as one of the top contenders, he pointed out similarities between O’Sullivan’s recent loss to Williams and his defeat in last year’s World Championship final to Luca Brecel. Virgo emphasized the importance of O’Sullivan being at his best and not underestimating his opponents in order to secure victory in the championship.

With O’Sullivan chasing his eighth world championship title, the pressure is on for the snooker legend to deliver a strong performance. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if O’Sullivan can overcome the challenges and emerge victorious in the upcoming World Championship.