Ronnie O’Sullivan recently shared his struggles with self-doubt following his loss in the World Open final to Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in Yushan. Despite initially leading 4-0, O’Sullivan was overtaken by Un-Nooh’s impressive comeback, including a 147-break and three consecutive centuries.

The defeat left O’Sullivan reflecting on his performance in China, with the 40-year-old opting out of the Tour Championship in Manchester. He now aims to regroup for the upcoming Snooker World Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield starting on April 18.

Expressing his mixed emotions, O’Sullivan admitted to feeling uncertain about his game but acknowledged his progress in recent weeks. He praised Un-Nooh for his stellar performance and highlighted his own technical challenges, emphasizing the need for improvement to compete at the highest level.

While O’Sullivan has not secured a ranking title since January 2024, he remains optimistic about his future prospects in the sport. Despite the setback, he recognizes the importance of staying focused and taking each day as it comes to enhance his gameplay and mental resilience.