‘It’s just my bad is a lot badder than it used to be, and my good is not as good,’ O’Sullivan told the South China Morning Post. ‘There was no rustiness, I felt relaxed … I’m just not a very good player anymore.’Xiao Guodong opened his win over O’Sullivan with a break of 144 (Picture: Getty Images)He added: ‘Deep down, I enjoy playing. I have to accept [I’m not as good as I was] and find a way to keep playing without it driving me crazy. I feel sorry for Ronnie but we are still very good friends. What's next for Ronnie O'Sullivan?

Source: Metro February 06, 2026 04:02 UTC