Ronnie O’Sullivan has opened up on using his left hand more and says he’s ‘hard on himself’ because of his high standards following his victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Wednesday.
The Rocket was too strong for his opponent, who looked overawed by the occasion, as he won 5-1.
O’Sullivan will now go up against Hossein Vafaei, a man he’s clashed with in the past.
The 48-year-old has started using his left hand more in recent times as he looks to add to his remarkable legacy in snooker.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has opened up on using his left hand more and says he’s ‘hard on himself’ because of his high standards following his victory at the Chinese Grand Prix on Wednesday
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O’Sullivan, speaking after his victory, has now shed light on that change of tactic.
The snooker icon said: “I’ve started to play more left handed because I really enjoy it.
“And hopefully within that process I’ll be able to find some form with the right hand.
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O’Sullivan has also battled anxiety amid his winning exploits. He insists he doesn’t lack self belief, however, and says he’s hard on himself because he knows the quality he possesses.
“I don’t lack self belief, I know what I’m capable of, that’s why I’m so hard on myself,” he said.
“I expect really, really high standards. I don’t expect to win but I’ve won a lot so that suggests I’m capable of winning a lot.
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“You always want to find some consistency. If I can play like that 50-60 per cent of the time then I’ll win a lot of tournaments and be very happy with a smile on my face.
“Whereas the last two years I’ve won a lot of tournaments but I’ve not really enjoyed it.
“For me the key is to enjoy the game, especially at this stage of my career, and I’m looking for ways to make that happen.
Ronnie O’Sullivan will face Hossein Vafaei at the Chinese Grand Prix on Thursday
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Next up for O’Sullivan is a clash with Vafaei.
Whoever wins the Chinese Grand Prix is set to scoop a massive £177,000, with the runner-up in line to pocket £76,000.
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