That’s what you do to someone that misses a few balls – just smash them all over the gaff. The seven-time world champion had led 6-2 and 10-6 in the quarter-final tie at the Crucible It was the first time O’Sullivan had failed to win a frame in a Crucible session since his 17-11 loss to Graeme Dott in the 2006 semi-final.Īnd he conceded: ‘If it was a boxing match they would have stopped it very early on. But the Belgian Bullet came out firing in his trademark attacking style, capitalising on every mistake by the world No1 and compiling breaks of 112, 64, 72, 61, 78 and 63. O’Sullivan was the overwhelming favourite to reach the semi-finals after leading Brecel 10-6 overnight. But if they don’t happen, then I will probably play an even more reduced schedule. ‘There are some deals that I hope to sign and they will set me up for playing properly next year. But I have still managed to win seven world titles. ‘If that means I am not as focused as what most people think you should be, so be it. I am not just a pure snooker player any more. I have to keep answering those questions because I know everybody wants to talk about it, but I have a good perspective on my life. ‘I will probably come here for the next three or four years, probably play well in one of those occasions and that will be my chance. Ronnie O'Sullivan's hopes of eighth World Championship title came to an end on Wednesday
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