September 17th 2024.
He Guoqiang and Ronnie O'Sullivan are gearing up for their second match against each other in the English Open. The Rookie of the Year, He Guoqiang, made quite a splash in his first encounter with the legendary Rocket, impressively defeating him with a score of 3-0 at the Championship League in June. It was a proud moment for the 24-year-old from China, who has always looked up to O'Sullivan as his idol.
This upcoming match is an opportunity for O'Sullivan to seek revenge and for He Guoqiang to prove that his win was no fluke. The pair will face off in the last 64 of the English Open in Brentwood. O'Sullivan, a seven-time world champion, will surely put up a tough fight, but He Guoqiang is determined to maintain his winning streak.
He Guoqiang's debut season on tour was nothing short of impressive, earning him the title of Rookie of the Year. His victory over O'Sullivan was just the beginning of a promising career. He confidently states that he has already improved from last season, thanks to the boost of defeating his idol.
When asked about his motivation for the match, He Guoqiang admits that beating O'Sullivan has always been a dream of his. He wants to compete with him and prove himself as a worthy opponent. His confidence has grown and he feels like he is getting better with each game.
He also reflects on his debut season, where he shocked the snooker world by defeating top names like Kyren Wilson, Mark Williams, and Barry Hawkins. When questioned about his success, He credits his mentality for his quick rise to the top. He remains calm and focused during matches, not showing his desire to win, and taking each shot with precision.
Despite his impressive debut season, He still feels the sting of his loss to Dominic Dale in the final round of qualifying for the Crucible. He admits that the pressure of playing on the biggest stage got to him and caused him to lose focus. However, he has learned from this experience and is determined to make it to the Crucible in the future.
The match against O'Sullivan is another chance for He to prove himself and show that he can compete with the best in the world. The two will face off in Brentwood on Tuesday, where He Guoqiang hopes to secure a spot in the last 32 of the English Open.
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