Ronnie O'Sullivan Admits Fears Over Snooker Career End

Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has spoken candidly about his recent struggles and his fears regarding how his illustrious snooker career might conclude. The veteran player made the remarks during a ranking event this week, shortly after battling through a tense quarter-final match on Thursday.

Facing off against China Open winner Mark Selby in the last eight, O'Sullivan had to dig deep to mount a comeback. Despite a rocky start, he managed to seal a crucial 5-3 victory to advance further in the tournament, delighting fans with his resilience under pressure.

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O'Sullivan initially struggled in the opening stages of the match against Chang, dropping the first two frames and falling behind. However, the Rocket slowly worked his way back into contention, leveling the score at 2-2 just in time before heading into the mid-session interval.

As play resumed after the break, Chang regained control of the table by claiming two consecutive frames, taking a 4-2 lead. The situation put immense pressure on the English star to mount a late surge against his formidable opponent.

"I'd hate to finish career like this"

Ronnie O'Sullivan

In recent years, O'Sullivan has taken proactive steps to prioritize his mental health, which has included withdrawing from select tournaments and speaking openly about his battles with depression and anxiety. His transparency has brought much-needed attention to the psychological toll of professional sports.