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Ronnie O'Sullivan on why World Championship is snooker's major test as he eyes more glory – 'Stands alone for intensity'

The modern metric of snooker greatness has been valued by a player's success in the self-styled 'Triple Crown' in recent years, but Ronnie O'Sullivan is in no doubt about what remains the ultimate test in the sport. O'Sullivan has won a record seven UK and Masters trophies over the past 30 years, but feels the most arduous challenge above all else on the green baize comes every April when the World Championship is staged by the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Ronnie O'Sullivan pays tribute to Crucible great after Luca Brecel emulates world snooker title feat – 'A proper player'

Ronnie O'Sullivan idolised fellow icons Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry as a kid during the 1980s, but the snooker GOAT believes Joe Johnson produced arguably the most magical performance of the sport's modern era. Speaking during a run of interviews to promote his new autobiography Unbreakable, O'Sullivan revealed his admiration for the unheralded 150-1 outsider, who completed a stunning 18-12 victory over Davis in the 1986 World Championship final in Sheffield. Ad It was remarkably the stylish Bradford player's only ranking triumph in a 25-year professional career, but Johnson showed his class by returning to the final a year later when Davis held him off for an 18-14 win in the 1987 title match to claim the fourth off his six Crucible trophies.

Ronnie O'Sullivan sets out plans for new snooker season – 'It's about reinventing yourself'

Ronnie O'Sullivan insists he will continue to evolve in the new snooker campaign as he bids to stay at the top of the sport. The world No. 1 claimed two major trophies in the 2022/23 season with victories at the elite Hong Kong Masters and the Champion of Champions, but will aim to secure his 40th ranking title when the green baize action resumes.

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals cut-throat mentality of snooker – 'It's all about ruining your opponent's life'

Ronnie O'Sullivan has confessed the cut-throat nature of professional snooker at the top level comes with the merciless mindset of «ruining your opponent's life». In a no-holds barred account more akin to boxing, the seven-time world champion has laid bare the bloodthirsty aspect of the green baize by acknowledging the key to success comes down to «f****** them up». Ad Despite battling with his mental health throughout his tumultuous and turbulent 31-year career, O'Sullivan has become a master of such mind games as the undisputed snooker GOAT by winning a record 39 ranking titles, including seven world titles and seven Masters crowns since 1995.

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Jimmy White sizzles to set up Tony Drago semi-final clash, Stephen Hendry loses

Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White treated the Crucible Theatre to some vintage play in the World Seniors Championship quarter-finals with a 4-0 whitewash of Adrian Ridley on Saturday night. The three-time seniors winner looks in good shape for a fourth title in Sheffield on Sunday evening after running in breaks of 76, 102, 80 and 84 in a dominant display that saw him clock an average shot time of only 21.65 seconds. Ad He will meet fellow speed merchant Tony Drago on Sunday (12pm) after 'The Tornado' ended Mark Davis' hopes with a 4-3 victory earlier in the day.

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Jimmy White sizzles to set up Tony Drago semi-final clash, but Stephen Hendry loses

Jimmy 'Whirlwind' White treated the Crucible Theatre to some vintage play in the World Seniors Championship quarter-finals with a 4-0 whitewash of Adrian Riley on Saturday night. The three-time seniors winner looks in good shape for a fourth title in Sheffield on Sunday evening after running in breaks of 76, 102, 80 and 84 in a dominant display that saw him clock an average shot time of only 21.65 seconds. Ad He will meet fellow speed merchant Tony Drago on Sunday (12pm) after 'The Tornado' ended Mark Davis' hopes with a 4-3 victory earlier in the day.

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White reach quarter-finals at Crucible

Stephen Hendry produced a vintage finish from yesteryear to complete a 3-2 win over Darren Morgan in the last 16 of the World Seniors Championship at the Crucible Theatre. The seven-time world champion rounded off his victory against the Welshman at the celebrated Sheffield venue with a classy break of 79 after slotting a trademark long red to secure a quarter-final meeting with Alfie Burden on Saturday night.

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry edges out Darren Morgan to reach quarter-finals

Stephen Hendry produced a vintage finish from yesteryear to complete a 3-2 win over Darren Morgan in the last 16 of the World Seniors Championship at the Crucible Theatre. The seven-time world champion rounded off his victory against the Welshman at the celebrated Sheffield venue with a classy break of 79 after slotting a trademark long red to secure a quarter-final meeting with Alfie Burden on Saturday night.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan on why World Championship is snooker's major test as he eyes more glory – 'Stands alone for intensity'

Ronnie O'Sullivan pays tribute to Crucible great after Luca Brecel emulates world snooker title feat – 'A proper player'

Ronnie O'Sullivan sets out plans for new snooker season – 'It's about reinventing yourself'

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals cut-throat mentality of snooker – 'It's all about ruining your opponent's life'

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Jimmy White sizzles to set up Tony Drago semi-final clash, Stephen Hendry loses

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Jimmy White sizzles to set up Tony Drago semi-final clash, but Stephen Hendry loses

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White reach quarter-finals at Crucible

World Seniors Snooker Championship: Stephen Hendry edges out Darren Morgan to reach quarter-finals