Snooker ace Ronnie O'Sullivan scores maximum break in Saudi Arabia, leaving spectators in awe. However, the question remains: will the renowned player participate in the upcoming World Cup?
Ronnie O'Sullivan, the seven-time world champion, is yet to decide whether he will compete in the upcoming 2025 Snooker World Championship. The tournament is set to begin on April 19, and qualification is currently underway.
O'Sullivan, 49, has had a turbulent season, with early exits from several tournaments and withdrawals from numerous competitions. His recent focus has been on work at his Snooker Academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Despite the uncertainty, O'Sullivan announced that he would make a decision on April 17 or 18. He revealed that he wants to give himself as much time as possible to decide whether he is ready for the World Championship or not.
The British legend has been in the spotlight recently for his potential career as a snooker coach. He hinted at this possibility and expressed his desire to train Judd Trump and Mark Selby, should he decide to take up coaching. Among the younger players, Luca Brecel, the 2023 world champion, is the one O'Sullivan would like to train the most.
O'Sullivan finds it exciting to support Brecel with his experience. He believes Brecel is extremely talented but needs improvement in certain areas. O'Sullivan's coaching aspirations come after he struggled with severe physical and mental issues following his last two world championship titles in 2020 and 2022.
In more positive news, O'Sullivan has found a new cue and recently made a 147 maximum break in 6 minutes and 24 seconds at his own academy in Riyadh. This impressive feat has reinforced his status as one of the favorites in the betting for an eighth world title, with odds currently at 7.00.
However, O'Sullivan fears that these issues could recur with an eighth world championship title. He has also considered coaching younger players starting their careers, which could provide a new direction for the snooker legend.
As the 2025 Snooker World Championship approaches, fans eagerly await O'Sullivan's decision. Whether he decides to compete or focus on coaching, there is no doubt that his impact on the sport will continue to be significant.
