Ronnie O'Sullivan on retirement: I don't see myself retiring.

Ronnie O'Sullivan is not ready for retirement

According to The Sun: Ronnie O'Sullivan, seven-time world champion, admitted that he does not see himself retiring, although he understands that this moment is approaching.

The 49-year-old athlete feels the effects of his long career but is still not ready to put down his cue. He noted: "

I thought I would retire at 35 - now I'm 49!

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Ronnie believes that his ability to compete with the best is still impressive. "

When I last played in Saudi Arabia, I proved that I can compete at the highest level.

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However, he believes it makes sense to reduce the number of games and travels to conserve energy, adding: "

I am tired. That’s why I have cut out everything unnecessary.

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O'Sullivan has plans for the future, including the establishment of a global snooker project and opening pool bars worldwide. He is also supporting the launch of Pluto Snooker 900 - the first channel dedicated to snooker, which will be launched on October 6.

Although Ronnie continues to play successfully, he is aware that younger players are quickly gaining popularity. "

There are many really talented 45-year-old players who can no longer compete at a very high level.

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Ronnie praised young Chinese player Zhao Xintong, who defeated him at the World Championship: "

I think Zhao has a huge future.

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Moreover, O'Sullivan actively promotes the game by offering over 18 hours of live snooker broadcasts on Pluto TV and promises over £600,000 in prizes for amateurs next year.

Getty Zhao Xintong - the unexpected winner of this year's snooker world championship. 2019 champion Judd Trump, another player who caught Ronnie's attention.Shutterstock Editorial O'Sullivan remains one of the most prominent figures in the world of snooker, not only because of his sporting achievements but also due to his commitment to popularizing the game. His projects could have a significant impact on the development of snooker in the coming years, attracting new players and fans.