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John Higgins v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates before Ronnie O’Sullivan plays
@Source: independent.co.uk
Despite being the greatest snooker player of all time, Ronnie O’Sullivan has spent his career talking himself down and downplaying his chances.
It was no different after his comfortable 13-4 win over Pang Junxu yesterday, with ‘The Rocket’ rating his form as “probably two out of 10”.
He’s adamant he’ll need to massively improve in order to beat quarter-final opponent Si Jiahui - the talented Chinese youngster.
“I wasn’t bothered about getting it over quickly – I need all the table time I can get,” insisted O’Sullivan
“I think I’ve dragged them (my opponents) down to a poorer level. I think they expected me to play better and were maybe shocked that I didn’t, but I don’t think Si will fall into that trap, and that’s what makes him dangerous.”
Asked about his chances of winning the tournament, O’Sullivan responded: “I’d have to play a lot better. I’d have to start potting a few long ones, pinning them to the back rail a bit more. It needs a bit more improving in those areas really.”
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