Masters 2024: Shaun Murphy advises Ronnie O’Sullivan to file grievances through the “proper channels.”

Location: London’s Alexandra Palace Dates: January 7–14

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According to Shaun Murphy, Ronnie O’Sullivan, the seven-time champion of the Masters, ought to communicate his grievances through the “correct channels and make his voice heard”.

In remarks to the media on Thursday, O’Sullivan described the tournament site, Alexandra Palace, as “disgusting” and claimed it makes him “feel ill”.

“Other players have spoken with unanimous positivity” of the facility, according to the World Snooker Tour (WST).

The atmosphere of the well-known north London location has received a lot of praise.

Since 2008, it has served as the venue for the PDC World Darts Championship, where 16-year-old Luke Littler’s incredible run to the final earlier this month took place.

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In the opening semi-final match on Saturday at 13:00 GMT, Murphy will take against O’Sullivan with the goal of winning his second Masters championship.

Even though he acknowledges that he can relate to some of his 48-year-old opponent’s grievances, he believes it would be preferable if the authorities in snooker addressed them instead of the media.

“It is very difficult to follow an event such as the PDC World Championship and it be absolutely crystal clear,” Murphy stated.

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“In my opinion, the location is excellent. Is there a better backstage area? Of course, yes. All the backstage areas should be more pleasant. We wouldn’t advise holding the Masters in Swansea, even though the arena—which held the Snooker Shoot Out—was amazing, cutting edge, and brand-new.

“If Ronnie has criticisms and things he would like to constructively push he should come through the correct channels and make his voice heard.”

The 1994 champion Alan McManus called O’Sullivan’s criticism of the venue “a bit strange and a bit needless” in an interview with Eurosport on Friday.

Jimmy White, who won ten years prior, similar to McManus at the tournament’s previous location at the Wembley Conference Centre, referred to O’Sullivan’s remarks as “all nonsense” and speculated that they were more likely a response to his poor performance in his 6-3 quarterfinal win against Barry Hawkins.