O'Sullivan on Conditions in China: The Toughest Table of My Career.

According to The Sun: Ronnie O'Sullivan believes the conditions at the Xi’an Grand Prix tournament may be 'the toughest' of his career and urged the technical staff to change the 'wet' table cover daily.

However, local spectators had no complaints, as Ronnie secured a confident 5-1 victory over Chinese player Yao Pinczheng, demonstrating breaks of 63, 128, 53, and 54 points.

Despite the solid win, the top snooker player was dissatisfied with the state of the table cover, urging the organizers to make frequent changes if they want to see better matches before the final on Monday.

Comments from Ronnie O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan, who will face revitalized Scotsman Steven Maguire in the last 32 on Thursday, noted:

“The conditions were very tough. Perhaps, these are the toughest conditions I have ever had to play in.”

“The balls do not open up, you cannot roll them. The cue ball just rolls forever. The cushions bounce.”

“If they want to see good snooker this week, I would advise changing the cover daily, as it is so wet.”

A WST representative commented:

“The number of century breaks and 147s this season indicates that the conditions on tour have never been better.”

Recognition for Ronnie

After his win in the seventh match of the season, O'Sullivan compared himself to sporting geniuses Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Lionel Messi, emphasizing that popularity among fans has become 'the best part of his career.'

The 49-year-old athlete said:

“I have been playing for 33 years on the main tour. For any snooker fan, I will always have good support because of how I have played over the years.”

“I am truly grateful for that. I think it is probably the best thing that has happened in my career - such wonderful support from the fans.”

O'Sullivan also noted that he wants viewers to feel joy watching his play, like it was with greats like Woods, Federer, and Messi.

The Situation with Other Players

Robert Milkins, who is at risk of dropping out of the tour next year, shocked reigning World Champion Zhao Xintong, winning 5-2 in a low-scoring match.

Fresh world number one Judd Trump is having a tough season, continuing to lose this week 5-4 to Welshman Matthew Stevens in the second round.

The situation in the tournament remains tense. Players continue to fight for a spot in the final, and Ronnie O'Sullivan's remarks about the technical conditions underscore the importance of proper equipment for successful matches. The upcoming games promise to be no less exciting, considering such high stakes and the ambitions of the athletes.