Before the World Snooker Championship, the 48-year-old Rocket was the overwhelming favourite to win a record-tying eighth world title. But, Stuart Bingham upset him in the quarterfinals with an incredible 13-10 triumph.
Due to his inability to win an eighth world title, Ronnie O’Sullivan has lost his position atop the world snooker rankings.O’Sullivan left the game at the same time as referee Desislava Bozhilova got into a heated argument. Bozhilova pushed for him to have a shot, but he ordered her to “chill”. Kyren Wilson ultimately emerged victorious in the competition.
O’Sullivan’s defeat at The Crucible not only ended his dreams of winning the world championship, but it also knocked him down to fifth place globally. He had spent two years as the top rank holder before.
O’Sullivan has been displaced as the number one in the rankings by Mark Allen, with Judd Trump, Wilson, and Luca Brecel placing O’Sullivan in the top five.
During the tournament, O’Sullivan garnered a lot of attention in Sheffield. Following his elimination, he disclosed that he was on the verge of not participating at all until a sponsor convinced him to do so.
Additionally, he submitted other recommendations for improvements to be made to the showpiece event, which is synonymous with The Crucible. However, there have been rumours that the event would be relocated abroad.
“It seems a little out of date. In The Metro, O’Sullivan discussed his thoughts for a redesign of The Crucible. “It could be updated maybe,” he suggested. Better amenities for the players to unwind in and perhaps have some delicious cuisine at the location so you don’t have to keep bringing it in would be wonderful.
“I appreciate that courtesy cars are available here this year so you don’t have to clamber through the site each time you visit. You’re free to arrive to the location right now. That’s a huge plus since it’s the first time in years.
Another thing you don’t have to worry about is that I have scones served to my room before my match. These little adjustments have begun to be made. However, if you truly make a wish list…The location might be more player-friendly, in my opinion. Perhaps relaxation areas, additional practice tables or even two additional practice tables. Perhaps some showers; perhaps a lovely shower-equipped dressing room.
You could take down all the walls and start over if you hired an astute architect or interior designer. Perhaps enlarge, improve, and modernise it. Who knows?
