Stephen Hendry has confessed he won’t be happy if Ronnie O’Sullivan wins an eighth World Snooker title. Arguably the two greatest players in the history of the sport are locked on seven Crucible crowns each following the Rocket’s emotional 2022 triumph over Judd Trump.
O’Sullivan’s attempts to go out on his own have floundered in the last two years with quarter-final defeats to Luca Brecel and Barry Hawkins.
During an interview with Andy Goldstein on his own Cue Tips show, Hendry, who retired earlier this year, admitted to sending Hawkins a love heart emoji after his 13-10 win over the 48-year-old.
Pressed on how often he is asked about O’Sullivan winning an eighth world title, Hendry said: “A lot.” On whether the perennial question annoyed him, he added: “No.