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Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will be 'trying his hardest' to win record eighth World Championship title

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Ronnie O’Sullivan says that despite playing it down, he will be «trying [his] hardest» to win the upcoming World Championships.

The world No. 1 is often known for his stoic demeanour and his claims that snooker no longer holds much significance to him.

Ad But after matching Stephen Hendry's record of seven world titles last year, The Rocket now has a chance to break the record by winning the prestigious trophy at the Crucible Theatre this year.

World ChampionshipWorld Snooker Championship: Order of play, schedule and results from the Crucible8 MINUTES AGO And the winner of 39 ranking titles and seven Masters crowns has admitted that he does play down his passion for the game, and is hopes of breaking Hendry's record. “I try to get a perspective on the game and on my life, and I think that is better now," said O'Sullivan. «I don’t want to be defined by snooker, a result, achievements.

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