Marco Fu says Ronnie O’Sullivan is in the same rank as sporting legends such as Roger Federer, Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan.
Fu was beaten 6-4 by O’Sullivan in front of nearly 9,000 fans inside the Hong Kong Coliseum, which set a new record for fan attendance at a snooker match.
Ad The crowd were clearly knowledgeable, clapping and cheering on the tactical and positional side of the game, as well as the long shots.
Hong Kong MastersOpinion: Why Hong Kong Masters was special showcase for snooker's brightest starsAN HOUR AGO “I am very happy, glad to make history with Ronnie and break the record,” said Fu after the match. “Thank you to every player who came to this tournament in Hong Kong. “It was a privilege to play against Ronnie.