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.

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«It can't all be fun when you are doing it for a job, for a living, playing top quality players week in, week out. »It's tough. Sometimes you've got to play tricks on your own mind to get through it.

«I think it's about reinventing yourself sometimes, learning from the new players coming through. »And then obviously a change of perspective. When you're in your prime, you don't realise how easy it is.

«When you get older, you have to be a bit more on it. The margins are a lot less. »Before I could maybe play six out of 10 and still win a tournament.

Six out of 10 now and I'd be lucky to win one or two matches. «To win tournaments, I've got to be at my best now whereas before I could be okay and still win. »You change your perspective.