Ronnie O’Sullivan Struggles to Regain Form Ahead of Crucible
The BBC has learned that Ronnie O’Sullivan, one of the most successful snooker players of all time, has been struggling to regain his form ahead of the Crucible tournament. According to a recent interview with the BBC, O’Sullivan has been finding it tough in recent years, and has previously spoken about taking medication to deal with anxiety.
The 47-year-old, who turns 50 in December, took a three-month break from the sport earlier this season, sparking speculation about his future in the game. As reported by the BBC, O’Sullivan has been working hard to get back to his best, but has been experiencing difficulties with his cue.
Speaking to the BBC, O’Sullivan said: "I don’t even know if it was the cue, the ferrule or me. There were three things. I didn’t know where the white ball was going. I was at a loss." The BBC understands that O’Sullivan has been trying out different cues, but so far, none have seemed to be working.
O’Sullivan’s struggles have been well-documented, and he has been open about his struggles with anxiety. As the BBC reported earlier, O’Sullivan has been taking medication to deal with the issue, and has spoken about the challenges he has faced in recent years.
According to the BBC, O’Sullivan has been working hard to get his game back on track, but has been finding it tough. He said: "I’ve been playing like that quite a lot in practice and it’s just hard to get my head around. I can’t even fix it, that’s the problem." The BBC notes that O’Sullivan has been trying to make adjustments to his game, but so far, he has been unable to find a solution.
In a recent statement, O’Sullivan expressed his frustration with his current form, saying: "I know I said I’d like to try and give it two years, but if you’re going to play like that it’s pretty pointless. It’s not good." The BBC understands that O’Sullivan is determined to get his game back on track, but it remains to be seen whether he can do so in time for the Crucible.
The BBC has also learned that O’Sullivan’s struggling form has led to concerns about his future in the game. With his 50th birthday approaching, there are questions about how much longer he can continue to compete at the highest level. As the BBC reported earlier, O’Sullivan has been open about his desire to continue playing, but it remains to be seen whether he can regain his form.
The BBC will continue to provide updates on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s progress ahead of the Crucible. In the meantime, you can read more about O’Sullivan’s struggles and his plans for the future on the BBC Sport website.
This article is based on reporting by the BBC. The original article can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/articles/cm253j3jyl3o.
