{"id":167876,"date":"2025-12-09T12:35:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenyjournals.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/ronnie-osullivan-names-two-things-that-would-force-snooker-retirement\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:35:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:35:29","slug":"ronnie-osullivan-names-two-things-that-would-force-snooker-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenyjournals.com\/ronnie-osullivan-names-two-things-that-would-force-snooker-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan names two things that would force snooker retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_8efb9b\" data-testid=\"leadtext\" publication=\"mirror\">Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan has been an ever-present on the snooker circuit for more than 30 years but he has named two things that would make him call time on his career<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span data-testid=\"byline-content\" class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<p><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_8efb9b\">Tom Sunderland<\/strong> Sports Writer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">12:35, 09 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36342335\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan has named two things that would make him quit snooker for good<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: George Wood, Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Snooker legend <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/ronnie-osullivan\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ronnie O'SullivanLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a> has revealed two specific changes that would prompt him to walk away from the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/sport\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"sportLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">sport<\/a> for good. The seven-time <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\">world<\/a> champion, who recently turned 50, has <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-retirement-date-announcement-36025322\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hinted at retirement on multiple occasionsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">hinted at retirement on multiple occasions<\/a> in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Despite this, &#8216;The Rocket&#8217; continues to compete at a high level, having <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-147-saudi-arabia-35740106\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"reached the final of the Saudi Arabia Snooker MastersLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">reached the final of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters<\/a> in August. And while he admits his hunger for titles has diminished, he&#8217;s keen to play more frequently in 2026 after a quieter year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Supporters were let down when O&#8217;Sullivan <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/breaking-ronnie-osullivan-welsh-open-34654444\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"pulled out of several tournaments at short noticeLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">pulled out of several tournaments at short notice<\/a> in 2025, including the British Open, The Masters and the Welsh Open. He <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-wuhan-open-withdrawal-35761852\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"attributed these withdrawals to health concerns and burnoutLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">attributed these withdrawals to health concerns and burnout<\/a> as he became increasingly choosy about where to focus his efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">However, with retirement on the horizon, two particular factors would persuade him to &#8220;go and do something else&#8221; entirely. These include the potential closure of his <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-retirement-saudi-arabia-35215186\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"snooker academy in RiyadhLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">snooker academy in Riyadh<\/a>, while increased travel demands would also drive him towards hanging up his cue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have the hunger that I used to have,&#8221; he said during a recent appearance on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/stephen-hendry\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Stephen Hendry'sLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Stephen Hendry&#8217;s<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oOxV1wt4OFs\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Cue Tips YouTube channelLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">Cue Tips YouTube channel<\/a>. &#8220;But being part of this academy, there is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/china\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ChinaLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">China<\/a> with some good opportunities out there, and it relies on me getting my cue out of my case.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_7c5650\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-zhao-xintong-snooker-36339003\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36339003\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan makes remarkable &#8216;third tier&#8217; claim as Zhao Xintong forgotten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_7c5650\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/snooker-rule-change-ronnie-osullivan-36349955\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36349955\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\">Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan, Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy all agree on snooker rule change<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;If this academy shut down tomorrow and China said they did not want to do anything with me, I would never pick my cue up again. I would go and do something else.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;At the moment I am enjoying playing, I have enjoyed it more in the last six months than I have in the past 10 years. I am enjoying it and wishing I could play a bit more but I don&#8217;t want to be travelling too much either. Hopefully next year I can play a bit more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">It&#8217;s somewhat ironic O&#8217;Sullivan&#8217;s commitments in Saudi Arabia and his passion for the sport in China both significantly increase his travel schedule. Yet the veteran has consistently expressed his appreciation for China, praising the enhanced prize money, fan enthusiasm and superior facilities.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-34023211\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34023211\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34023211.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_GettyImages-2178422128.jpg\" alt=\"General shots of Ronnie O'Sullivans snooker academy   at Boulevard City Arena on October 14, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34023211.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_GettyImages-2178422128.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34023211.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_GettyImages-2178422128.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article34023211.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_GettyImages-2178422128.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The Rocket&#8217;s Riyadh academy is one of the few things keeping him interested in snooker<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Richard Pelham\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">He even declared China his &#8220;favourite place to play&#8221; in 2024, while Llandudno (home of the Welsh Open) earned the top pick as his preferred UK venue. He also <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-snooker-hong-kong-34495898\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"maintains a residence in Hong KongLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\">maintains a residence in Hong Kong<\/a>, which serves as his operational headquarters for his Far East engagements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">O&#8217;Sullivan highlighted the cuisine and culture as key attractions in Hong Kong, hence why he established a more permanent base as his Asian operations expand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">&#8220;I probably do about 70% of my work in China and Asia now, so I have to make a life here, I have to make a home,&#8221; he explained last year before the Macau Snooker Masters. &#8220;If you work a long time in a certain place you need to make it as comfortable as possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"LightboxBtn_lightbox-btn__eoxYS\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36181786\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36181786\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36181786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Saudi-Arabia-Masters-2025-Day-9.jpg\" alt=\"Ronnie O'Sullivan against Neil Robertson of Australia on day 9 of the Saudi Arabia Masters. \" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36181786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Saudi-Arabia-Masters-2025-Day-9.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36181786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Saudi-Arabia-Masters-2025-Day-9.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36181786.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Saudi-Arabia-Masters-2025-Day-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">O&#8217;Sullivan has toyed with the thought of retirement for several years<\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Tai Chengzhe, VCG via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">Supporters and fellow players alike will undoubtedly hope to see O&#8217;Sullivan carry on for a while longer. However, his long-term future in the sport remains in constant doubt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"mirror\">The snooker great is expected to take another shot at next year&#8217;s World Championship to surpass Hendry&#8217;s joint record of seven Crucible titles. However, it seems this won&#8217;t be the case if it means his travel schedule veers too far off course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/snooker\/ronnie-osullivan-retirement-china-academy-36373390\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan has been an ever-present on the snooker circuit for more than 30 years but he has named two things that would make him call time on his career Tom Sunderland Sports Writer 12:35, 09 Dec 2025 Ronnie O&#8217;Sullivan has named two things that would make him quit snooker for good(Image: George Wood, Getty&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":167877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36342335.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200\/3_Halo-World-Snooker-Championship-2025-Day-Fourteen.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[636,2963,84686,256,14601,1917,41409,80076,9378,14602,80078,81333],"class_list":["post-167876","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-china","tag-force","tag-masters-snooker","tag-names","tag-osullivan","tag-retirement","tag-ronnie","tag-ronnie-osullivan","tag-saudi-arabia","tag-snooker","tag-snooker-world-championship","tag-stephen-hendry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.9 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - 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