April 27th 2024.
Ronnie O'Sullivan recently revealed his list of top five snooker players of all time, but there was a surprising omission - himself. During a press conference after his victory against Ali Carter in the Shanghai Masters, O'Sullivan shared his thoughts on the greatest players in the history of the game. When asked for his top five "legend players in history," he confidently named Stephen Hendry as number one, followed by Steve Davis, Joe Davis, Ray Reardon, and John Higgins. However, when questioned about his own absence from the list, O'Sullivan simply replied, "I don't name myself."
O'Sullivan and Higgins have a long-standing rivalry, dating back to their days as junior players over 30 years ago. Last year, they faced off in the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters, and this year, they are set to meet again. O'Sullivan has always held Higgins in high regard, and he knows that their match on Thursday will be a tough one. "I've already put him in my legends list, so everyone knows what I think about John as a player," O'Sullivan stated.
The Rocket has been playing exceptionally well this season, and he continued his winning streak at the 2024 World Snooker Championship, comfortably defeating 22-year-old Jackson Page 10-1. Page, who described playing against O'Sullivan as a "nightmare," admitted that he struggled to find his rhythm in the match. "I was like a rabbit in the headlights for the first four frames, just couldn't get anything going," he said. "It's always tough playing Ronnie, he puts you in positions and you know you can't miss."
Despite his defeat, Page had nothing but respect for O'Sullivan, who he described as having an aura about him. "He just puts you in positions that not many people can do," Page explained. "It's just a nightmare." For O'Sullivan, however, it was just another day at the office as he continues to dominate the snooker world.
The Rocket's next match will be in the World Snooker Championship on April 28th. With his impressive form and legendary status in the game, O'Sullivan is sure to continue making headlines and thrilling audiences with his incredible skill on the table. And although he may not have included himself in his list of legends, there is no doubt that Ronnie O'Sullivan will always be remembered as one of the greatest snooker players of all time.
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