Ronnie O’Sullivan reveals unusual ‘under the bed’ trick after World Championship win

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Ronnie O'Sullivan has made clear that his continued presence on the professional circuit depends entirely on whether it complements his lifestyle outside the sport.The Rocket delivered a commanding performance in his opening match at the Crucible, dispatching He Guoqiang 10-2 in emphatic fashion.He has struggled in recent years, however, and has now changed his mindset as a result."I play snooker for a hobby, it has to fit into my life, and feel very comfortable for me," the seven-time world champion told TNT Sports.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 50-year-old dismissed any notion of competing purely for ranking points, stating he has no intention of treating the game as his livelihood."I couldn't do the hard slog that most of the players seem to put themselves through on tour, it has to be worth it for me," O'Sullivan explained.He acknowledged that poor results no longer concern him, viewing his participation through a pragmatic lens where enjoyment must outweigh effort.This...

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Ronnie O'Sullivan demolished Chinese rookie He Guoqiang 10-2 in the opening round of the World Snooker Championship, deploying a secret weapon that had spent most of the year hidden beneath his bed in Ireland.The seven-time world champion, now 50, switched to his backup cue for Wednesday afternoon's session at the Crucible after his primary cue proved "hopeless" during Tuesday's play.The gamble paid off spectacularly, with O'Sullivan rattling off two century breaks in just three frames during a dominant 40-minute display that left his opponent shell-shocked."It was stuck under my bed in Ireland, basically, for most of the year until I came here," O'Sullivan revealed.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say O'Sullivan explained his decision to bring two cues to Sheffield, having deliberately saved the backup throughout the year because "it had a bit of life in it.""I think the tip's more important than the cue to be honest," he said."I was thinking, if I come here and my main cue's no good,...

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