Ronnie O’Sullivan Mulls Retirement as World Snooker Championships Begin

Ronnie O’Sullivan, the enigmatic snooker superstar, is once again contemplating retirement as he gears up for the World Championships. The 48-year-old, who is considered one of the most gifted players of his generation, has won both the UK Championships and the Masters this season but remains unsatisfied with his form.

Despite his incredible success on the table, O’Sullivan has been vocal about his struggles and has hinted at the possibility of hanging up his cue in the near future. In a recent interview with Eurosport, he revealed that he plans to give himself 12 months to decide if he still has the desire to compete at the highest level.

“I’ll only retire if I think I’m not playing well enough for long enough, which has been going on a while now. That’s obviously something that distresses me enough to think, ‘I don’t want to keep doing that,'” O’Sullivan said.

The ‘Rocket’ is set to face Jackson Page of Wales in the first round of the World Championships, where he will be aiming to break the record of seven world titles that he currently shares with Stephen Hendry. Despite facing tough competition from the likes of Mark Williams and Mark Selby, O’Sullivan remains the biggest drawcard in the sport.

With his unmatched talent and ability to captivate audiences, O’Sullivan continues to be a dominant force in snooker. Whether he decides to retire or not, his impact on the sport is undeniable, and fans will be eagerly watching to see if he can add another world title to his already impressive resume.