Qualified for the 23rd time in the quarterfinals at “Crucible”, Ronnie O'Sullivan gave her note for the world game

After the victory with Ali Carter (45 years old, the 18th place) in the World Championship finals, score 10-4, Ronnie O'Sullivan spoke about his performance, about the last months and about the expectations he came to “Crucible”.

Ronnie O'Sullivan, without expectations: “I just wanted to come back in the game, to break the cycle of absences”

The British explained that his game is in a period of reinvention and said he has no expectation from this tournament.

“To be honest, I think I was never so excited, because I had no expectations. I had difficulties. The reason I stopped playing was that I didn't play well at workouts, I didn't play well in matches and that demoralized me very much.

So, coming here, I had no expectations. I was thinking that if I won a few games, it would be great. I just wanted to come back in the game, to break this cycle of absence from tournaments …”, Explained O'Sullivan.

However, the 49 -year -old player played better every day and, after a hesitant start against Carter, dominated the following sessions. O'Sullivan started the duel with Junxu pang with 4 frames won consecutively.

The Chinese offered a solid reply and approached 6-4, after 2 frames in a row, but those would be the last one won in the duel with the legendary Wordsley opponent.

O'Sullivan totally took control of the match and imposed with 13-4qualifying for the 23rd time in the quarterfinals of the World Championship.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan, after qualifying in the quarterfinals: “I think they expected to play better”

However, asked what note gives his shape, the “rocket” said “probably 2 out of 10”.

“I did not struggle to finish quickly-I need all the time I can get. I think I brought my opponents to a weaker level. I think they were expecting to play better and maybe they were shocked that I didn't do it. But I do not think it will fall into this trap and this is what makes it dangerous, “said the British, quoted by The Guardian.

What chances does it have at a new title? “I have to play much better,” said Ronnie O'Sullivan, who will meet another opponent in China in the quarterfinals. This is Jiahui (22 years old, 13th place).

O'Sullivan will return to “Crucible” on Tuesday, April 29. The other duels in the quarterfinals are:

• Xintong Zhao (China) vs. Chris Wakelin (England)

• John Higgins (Scotland) vs. Mark Williams (Wales)

• Luca Brecel (Belgium) vs. Judd Trump (England)