🎱 Snooker Drama: Shaun Murphy vs. Ronnie O’Sullivan! 🎱
In the world of snooker, tensions can simmer long after the balls have stopped rolling. Masters champion Shaun Murphy revealed he still holds a grudge against Ronnie O’Sullivan over an incident that happened when he was just 12! Murphy, now 43, claims that O’Sullivan, 50, verbally abused him, an experience he says he’ll never forget. Despite their rocky history, Murphy can’t deny O’Sullivan’s prodigious talent: “I watch in awe at the things he’s able to do… his ability is unmatched.”
Yet, the beef isn’t just personal. Murphy also criticises O’Sullivan for not doing enough to elevate snooker’s profile like tennis giants Federer and Djokovic have done for their sport. “He’s the biggest needle-mover in snooker,” Murphy says, acknowledging O’Sullivan’s draw for audiences and sponsors.
Still, Murphy wishes O’Sullivan had taken more responsibility in promoting the game, lamenting missed opportunities to push snooker into the mainstream. “He could have single-handedly dragged snooker into a different stratosphere.”
As the Masters tournament kicks off, all eyes will be on these snooker titans. Murphy starts defending his title against Wu Yize this Sunday, while O’Sullivan faces off against Neil Robertson on Wednesday. Don’t miss the action on the green baize— these matches promise to be electrifying! ⚡️🎱