During his legendary career, Ronnie O’Sullivan has fought back to reach world No. 1 status on multiple occasions. However, O’Sullivan himself isn’t completely convinced that he is the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in snooker. He places himself in the conversation with other legends like seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry and six-time winner Steve Davis.
O’Sullivan’s career has been different from theirs, as he has faced personal challenges that affected his performance on the table. Despite this, he trumps them in longevity, claiming his first Crucible title in 2001 and his most recent two years ago. In interviews, O’Sullivan has expressed his “desperation” for acclaim during his younger years, but now sees it as “a bit of an anti-climax.” Nevertheless, he remains deeply passionate about the sport, emphasizing that being his own boss and competitive nature are the most important things to him.
He acknowledges that his career has been marked by ups and downs, but ultimately believes that being the greatest doesn’t really matter. The documentary featuring interviews with current players, legends of the baize, pundits, TV presenters, and World Snooker Tour management, provides a perfect addition to this year’s World Championship.
