Ronnie O’Sullivan prepared for the UK Championship final in a laid-back manner.
When Ronnie O’Sullivan was seen smoking a cigarette last week while waiting for a bus in York, one snooker enthusiast had a very strange encounter. Just moments after the fan interaction video was shared on social media, The Rocket was racing in the UK Championship up in the north, which he won to take home a £250,000 cash prize.
Even though O’Sullivan, 48, is regarded by many as the best snooker player of all time, he nevertheless makes an effort to lead a regular life. Two days before to this Sunday’s UK Championship final in York, one especially ardent fan saw him smoking a cigarette and donning a blue beanie at a bus stop.
The fan stated, “Look who I got here,” in a TikTok video. “The top man, Ronnie O’Sullivan! My fortunate son, the snooker world champion. Mate, I have him right here. Oh my gosh, it’s unbelievable that we’ve met. I had you on my mind. God bless you!”
Although O’Sullivan has previously admitted that he despises the spotlight, he joked and grinned with the supporter before leaving to catch his bus.
It was a very different scene two days later at the York Barbican, when O’Sullivan was acclaimed for capturing his record-breaking ninth UK Championship championship.
After winning his 22nd Triple Crown, the Rocket defeated Ding Junhui 10-7 to secure his most recent victory, which occurred three decades after his first. This victory puts him four wins ahead of fellow snooker legend Stephen Hendry at the top of the all-time record.
