O'Sullivan's busy travel plans ahead of defending his Masters title.

During the festive season, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is keeping himself busy with a packed schedule. He has been jet-setting around the globe with his trusty cue, but will be back in the UK in January to defend his Masters title.

Recently, O'Sullivan participated in the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship in Saudi Arabia, where he also spent some time practicing at the academy named after him. Unfortunately, he was unable to defend his title and was defeated by eventual champion Mark Allen in the semi-finals.

Next up for O'Sullivan is the Macau Snooker Masters, an exhibition event featuring top players such as Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson, Ding Junhui, and more. After that, he will be heading to mainland China before returning to prepare for his opening round match against John Higgins at the Masters on January 12th.

O'Sullivan acknowledges that it may not be the most ideal situation to be away from home during the holiday season, but he is focused on the bigger picture. He had a successful season last year, winning tournaments such as the Shanghai Masters and the UK Championship, and he hopes to continue that momentum this year.

Speaking about his busy schedule, O'Sullivan said, "I've hardly played any matches since August, but I'm just taking it one step at a time. Maybe I won't win the Masters this year or even next year, but I'll keep playing and enjoying the game and see what happens."

The Masters will kick off with a highly anticipated match between O'Sullivan and Higgins, who is excited for the opportunity to face off against the reigning champion. "I had my family over during the draw and I said to my wife, 'I fancy getting Ronnie in the first round.' And it happened!" said Higgins. "It's been a while since I've played him in London, so it should be a great occasion to look forward to."

Though O'Sullivan has reached three semi-finals this season, he is yet to make it to a final. However, he is confident that a title win is just around the corner. "My game is in good shape," he said. "I just need a bit of luck and a couple of opponents who don't play their best against me, and I could go on a run and win the tournament." With his skill and determination, it's only a matter of time before O'Sullivan adds another trophy to his collection.

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