O'Sullivan won four consecutive championships and won £ 210000, leaving the "new king" with no choice but to lose. The "Rockets" are getting serious now
On September 17th, the 2023 World Snooker Shanghai Masters came to an end at the Shanghai Sports Center. After 20 tough games, O'Sullivan defeated Bretcher 11-9, achieving four consecutive championships and receiving a £ 210000 championship prize. He also became the player with the most championships at the Shanghai Masters with five titles. The highest single shot score of this competition was also created by O'Sullivan, who scored 143 points in the 16th inning of the final and also received a £ 10000 single shot bonus.
This year's Shanghai Masters is the first game of the new season for O'Sullivan. Before the game, he let out a "smoke bomb" and low-key said, "No matter how the signing is, the first game is difficult to play. I also want to see my form in the first game of the new season. If I can win, the subsequent matches will be easier."
48 year old O'Sullivan has gray hair, but his performance in front of the table still deserves the nickname of the Rockets. Belgian Brecher, with his shaved head, looks like an uncle, but in fact, he is only 28 years old. The two people, who are 20 years apart, are almost two generations of athletes, but they have played against each other multiple times in major competitions.
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O'Sullivan and Brecher
This final is a evenly matched match, or rather a battle for the "new king" to seize the championship. In May of this year, Bretcher defeated England's Selby in the final of the World Snooker Championships, winning his first World Championships championship and becoming the first post-90s world champion in snooker. At the quarter finals, Bretcher met with O'Sullivan. The former won six consecutive games while trailing, overturning O'Sullivan's dream of winning his 8th World Championships.
O'Sullivan did not have a smooth sailing in the final, as he missed two match points while leading 10-7. Fortunately, he ultimately avenged the World Championships by breaking 100 with 2 strokes and 50+with 3 strokes. Not only is Shanghai a paradise for rockets, but he even regards China as his second home. He previously stated in an interview that he will strive to participate in all competitions determined to be held in China this season, and will also focus more on Asia in his future career.
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O'Sullivan, who won the championship, couldn't conceal his joy. He said, "I'm actually not in good form. I've been stumbling and stumbling all the way, always telling myself to stay calm. I easily feel frustrated and can't always play at my best, but I can keep trying. I'm very lucky in this competition, and the goddess of luck belongs to me."
The fans joked, "As long as it's a game that O'Sullivan takes seriously, it's hard for other players to have a chance." The result seemed to prove this again.
After O'Sullivan, a new generation of players emerged, including Selby, Robertson, and Trumru, all of whom have won world championships. They have both looks and strength, but no one's popularity can surpass that of the Rockets.
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The development of a sport definitely hopes for the emergence of new idols. After losing to Brecher at the World Championships, O'Sullivan praised his opponent, saying that he had never seen such great potential in anyone before. After this final, O'Sullivan said, "I see Brecher's progress, he is very talented, and I believe he can win more championships in the future."
Is it polite or did you really find a successor? As long as O'Sullivan doesn't retire, it's probably difficult for anyone to replace him.