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Exclusive: Ronnie O’Sullivan on why he wants his kids to avoid snooker - 'You shut down emotions'

Ronnie O’Sullivan has repeated his claim that he does not want his children to pursue a career in snooker, saying “I just wouldn’t want my child to live that life”. O’Sullivan courted huge controversy after his comments last year – telling Eurosport he would insist his kids “don’t choose snooker” – with fellow Class of ’92 star John Higgins branding them “a disgrace”. Ad But speaking to promote his new two-hour Eurosport show Seventh Heaven, premiering on Saturday 15 October, the Rocket said that although he loved the sport, he believed the environment was not conducive to a happy life.

‘Ronnie O’Sullivan is in the same rank as Roger Federer, Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan’ – Marco Fu

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.

Opinion: Why Hong Kong Masters was very special showcase for Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker's brightest stars

It would be nice to think that Ray Reardon, on his 90th birthday, switched on Eurosport on Saturday morning to see Marco Fu’s 147 break in the deciding frame of his victory over John Higgins in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Masters. Reardon could not turn professional until he was 35 because snooker was yet to attract the attention of television and there was no money in it. That all changed in 1969 when the BBC launched Pot Black to showcase its new colour service.

'A break we weren’t expecting!' – Ronnie O’Sullivan smashes glass during Hong Kong Masters final

Snooker is all about big breaks. Unfortunately, Ronnie O’Sullivan took that a little too literally during his Hong Kong Masters final with Marco Fu after accidentally smashing a glass between frames. Ad After cleaning his cue ahead of the fourth frame, the Rocket sent his glass tumbling to the floor when putting his cloth back on his chairside table.

Hong Kong Masters 2022 snooker final LIVE – Ronnie O’Sullivan faces Marco Fu for the title

Stay tuned for live text commentary from 11:45 BST Ecstatic Fu basks in 'impossible' 147 Ad Marco Fu admitted his 147 maximum break at the Hong Kong Masters should have been “impossible” after spending so long in the snooker wilderness. Hong Kong Masters‘Dangerous!’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan drops impressive double14 HOURS AGO The 44-year-old produced a perfect clearance to stun John Higgins in a final-frame decider in their semi-final, setting up a showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan on Sunday. “I would say this is probably my best moment so far as a professional,” he said.

Ronnie O’Sullivan produces stunning comeback to beat Neil Robertson at Hong Kong Masters in high quality mach

Ronnie O’Sullivan produced a sensational comeback to beat Neil Robertson 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Masters. O’Sullivan was 4-1 down and was set for a heavy defeat, before he won five frames in a row to reach the final on Sunday. Ad He will play home star Marco Fu after he won a thrilling match against John Higgins with a 147 in the deciding frame earlier on Saturday.

Marco Fu admits 147 maximum break should have been 'impossible' at Hong Kong Masters

Marco Fu admitted his 147 maximum break at the Hong Kong Masters should have been “impossible” after spending so long in the snooker wilderness. The 44-year-old produced a perfect clearance to stun John Higgins in a final-frame decider in their semi-final, setting up a showdown with either Neil Robertson or Ronnie O’Sullivan on Sunday. Ad “I would say this is probably my best moment so far as a professional,” he said.

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 LIVE – Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Neil Robertson in semi-final after epic Marco Fu 147

O'Sullivan 0-0 Robertson (91-0) Ad A dominant break of 72 from O'Sullivan in the opening frame. Neil has seen enough. 1-0 to Ronnie in the race to six frames.

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Exclusive: Ronnie O’Sullivan on why he wants his kids to avoid snooker - 'You shut down emotions'

‘Ronnie O’Sullivan is in the same rank as Roger Federer, Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan’ – Marco Fu

Opinion: Why Hong Kong Masters was very special showcase for Ronnie O'Sullivan and snooker's brightest stars

'A break we weren’t expecting!' – Ronnie O’Sullivan smashes glass during Hong Kong Masters final

Hong Kong Masters 2022 snooker final LIVE – Ronnie O’Sullivan faces Marco Fu for the title

Ronnie O’Sullivan produces stunning comeback to beat Neil Robertson at Hong Kong Masters in high quality mach

Marco Fu admits 147 maximum break should have been 'impossible' at Hong Kong Masters

Hong Kong Masters snooker 2022 LIVE – Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Neil Robertson in semi-final after epic Marco Fu 147