O’Sullivan Declares Trio of Snooker Stars ‘A Level Above’ as Saudi Masters Heats Up
Seven-time World Snooker Champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan, has shared his thoughts on the current top players in the game, naming Kyren Wilson, Judd Trump, and Zhao Xintong as the players “a level above” the rest. O’Sullivan made these comments ahead of his match against Joe O’Connor in the prestigious Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters, which kicked off this Tuesday.
The tournament in Jeddah is one of the most exciting on the snooker calendar, with a staggering £2 million prize fund at stake. The winner of the event will walk away with £500,000, making it one of the richest tournaments in the sport’s history. O’Sullivan, who’s considered one of the greatest players ever, has already predicted that the prize money is likely to go to one of the top contenders he’s named. He said, “Kyren Wilson is the strongest at the moment, closely followed by Judd Trump and Zhao Xintong, who is the current World Champion. Those three are a level above everyone else at the moment.”
Despite being one of the most decorated players in snooker history, O’Sullivan remains focused and eager to compete in this thrilling event, calling it “an amazing tournament.” He also highlighted how strong the future of snooker looks, especially in the Middle East, where interest in the sport continues to grow.
As for his opponent, Joe O’Connor, the rising star is determined to make a name for himself. O’Connor, who has been in solid form this season, is confident that he’s on the brink of achieving something big. “I feel there are plenty of gears to come,” he said. “This could be the season where I lift my first trophy.” For O’Connor, every tournament is an opportunity to win, and he’s excited to take on the challenge that lies ahead.
