Hours after a contentious World Snooker Championship exit, Ronnie O’Sullivan is dealt another blow. Stuart Bingham eliminated the Rocket from the competition, and in the process, Mark Allen became the new world number one.
After losing to Stuart Bingham in a contentious quarterfinal encounter at the World Snooker Championship, Ronnie O’Sullivan has dropped to the number one spot in the world rankings.
The Rocket has also been overtaken as world No. 1 by Mark Allen as a result of O’Sullivan’s 13-10 loss against Bingham, which ended his hopes of earning a record-breaking eighth world title. O’Sullivan needed to win this year’s tournament to maintain top spot.
Had he made it to the championship match, Judd Trump would have taken over as the new number one, but Jak Jones eliminated him in the quarterfinals. Despite leaving the tournament early as well, Allen’s outstanding season has earned him the top spot.
Allen posted on social media, saying, “I’ve accomplished one of my life’s goals.” “It may not have been how I had intended to arrive, but I’ll take it. After two seasons with six wins, a runner-up finish, and numerous semifinal appearances, this is my reward. To strive to stay there right now, we need to maintain our consistency.”
Had he made it to the championship match, Judd Trump would have taken over as the new number one, but Jak Jones eliminated him in the quarterfinals. Despite leaving the tournament early as well, Allen’s outstanding season has earned him the top spot.
Allen posted on social media, saying, “I’ve accomplished one of my life’s goals.” “It may not have been how I had intended to arrive, but I’ll take it. After two seasons with six wins, a runner-up finish, and numerous semifinal appearances, this is my reward. To strive to stay there right now, we need to maintain our consistency.””The argument was presented. I can go to sleep at night once the principle has been made since I’m not that keen to win it that way.” There was another incident when the match restarted after a mid-session break, with O’Sullivan telling Bozhilova to “chill” when she urged him to play again, while several spectators were still making their way back to their seats.After the game, O’Sullivan discussed the two instances and stated, “I won’t be commenting on players or officials; it’s not worth it. I won’t say anything about that kind of thing. I’m not going to talk about referees or players.
