Ronnie O’Sullivan breaks down in tears as snooker legend reveals message from Judd Trump
SNOOKER legend Ronnie O’Sullivan was moved to tears after recalling some kind words from rival player Judd Trump.
The two Brits have faced each other on the professional circuit for the last 18 years.
"I learnt all I need to learn off of you."
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 23, 2023
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However, they first met when Trump was just a teenager.
Speaking to BBC Sport, O’Sullivan revealed that he used to practice alongside the Ace in the Pack in London.
Recalling last year’s World Snooker Championship final clash with Trump, he said: “That was a big match for me to play Judd.
“You know, he’s a phenomenal player. Me and Judd practiced in the same facility and then Judd came down to London when he was about 18/19 [years old].
“We used to practice in the same sort of place.
“I think he kind of was watching and learning how I did my practice, what I practiced. He even said it to me.
“He said when he decided to go back up to Bristol. I said ‘Why are you doing that?’
“And he went ‘I learnt all I needed to learn off of you, the job was done’.
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“He said ‘I knew there was nothing left for me to learn, so it’s time for me to go back to my family in Bristol’.
“You know, that means a lot.”
O’Sullivan then began to choke up before adding: “Because I didn’t realise I had that impact on him.”
The Rocket recently hinted that he could quit professional snooker due to potential restrictions placed on his playing time in China.