Ronnie O'Sullivan will 'probably RETIRE' from snooker if sport makes this one change

Defiant Ronnie O'Sullivan has warned he might hang up his cue if snooker tries to chase a younger fanbase by emulating darts and modernising the game.

Currently the world's No.5 and a living legend, O'Sullivan has enjoyed an exceptional career, boasting 41 ranking titles to his name, including seven Worlds, making him snooker's most celebrated player. The outspoken Rocket, known for his criticisms of UK event conditions and preferring tournaments in China and Saudi Arabia, has hinted at retirement multiple times, only to bounce back.

However, after abruptly pulling out of the British Open, he spoke on talkSPORT about his future in the sport. He gave a firm response when asked about adopting darts-style walk-ons, saying: "I'd probably definitely retire! I'd be like, 'You know what? I'm out of here now."

Having begun his journey with snooker at age seven and turning pro when just sixteen in 1992, O'Sullivan, despite past disputes with snooker authorities and retirement threats, maintains that he still relishes competitive play. "We all have moments where we hate what we do," he told BBC Essex. "Then a few weeks later you wake up and you go, 'Actually, I really love this.' That's normal for everybody."

Snooker star O'Sullivan, who works closely with psychologist Dr Steve Peters, insists he'll keep playing as long as the passion remains. "There was a time where I didn't think I was ever going to win one World Championship, so to be sitting here on seven feels ridiculous," he remarked.

"I'm not going to get greedy and want the eighth. If you said I'm going to get one, I'd be happy with that. I'm not hungry to get titles. As long as I'm enjoying playing, that's the main thing."

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