Ronnie O’Sullivan revealed his hunger for a record eighth Masters title after sweeping aside Luca Brecel 6-1 to reach the last eight at Alexandra Palace
The 47-year-old compiled back-to-back centuries as he pounced on his opponent’s evident nerves to stay on course for a title he first won in 1995 but has not won since 2017.Despite frequent hints at retirement, O’Sullivan said he felt refreshed and focused, firing a warning to his rivals for the title.
“I’m still competitive. If I take up anything I want to be better, it’s just natural and I’ll never lose that, so the players can expect me to keep coming for more.”
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