Snooker needs Ronnie O’Sullivan, says Stephen Hendry: 2012 World Snooker Championship
Snooker fans from around the world witnessed a tremendous comeback from the former UK Championship winner, England’s Ronnie O’Sullivan clinched his fourth World Snooker Championship title after beating compatriot Ali Carter by the score line of 18-11.
O’Sullivan’s revival in the professional circuit has been welcomed by many veteran snooker players and they believe that the Rocket should stay in the game.
The former seven-time World Snooker Champion, Scotland’s Stephen Hendry believes that the game needs potters like O’Sullivan because no one can entertain the snooker fans better than him.
While speaking to the media, Hendry said, “He's the best player in the world and any tournament without the best player in the world is devalued. I'm quite happy to move on, if I have to, because there's a lot out there for me to do. I know there's still
a bit more in the tank for me in snooker but certain people need to start doing the right thing.”
The Golden Bairn added, “I've spoken to Ronnie a couple of times this season and he intimated he was thinking about it. I'm not sure Ronnie doesn't think he'll play snooker again but I don't think he's enjoying the wall-to-wall snooker we're playing at the
moment.”
The Englishman was impressive throughout his championship campaign as he cruised into the final clash after ousting Peter Ebdon, Mark Williams, Neil Robertson and Welshman Matthew Stevens in the first four rounds.
The Essex Exocet was not feeling good because of the glandular fever in the second half of the 2011-12 Snooker Season and he had to withdraw from two important events.
However, the Wordsley potter sprang back into the game with outstanding game play and great determination and claimed the most prestigious snooker title. O’Sullivan hinted at his retirement but it seems he has put that decision on the back burner. He will
be entering the new season with revived energy and plans.
Meanwhile, he does not seem happy with the increasing number of snooker events in a calendar as he thinks that a player cannot get much time to spend freely with his family or friends.
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