Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Snooker Player |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Wordsley, England |
Latest News about Ronnie O’Sullivan
09/01/2026
Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Masters for medical reasons, citing health issues. The withdrawal continued a pattern of absences from major events amid ongoing concerns about his fitness and workload.
17/02/2025
O'Sullivan pulled out of multiple tournaments in early 2025, including the Welsh Open, while dealing with mental health concerns. Reports at the time said he was expected to return later in the month, but his schedule remained uncertain after several withdrawals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Widely recognised as one of the most talented and accomplished players in snooker history. Won the World Snooker Championship seven times, a modern-era record held jointly with Stephen Hendry. Known as 'the Rocket' for his exceptional skill and speed of play. |
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Personal Life
| Challenges | Overcame imprisonment of both parents, battles with drugs, alcohol, and depression |
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| Temperament | Rebellious, moody, witty attitude; known as both the most loved and most hated player |
Family
| Father | Imprisoned for 18 years for killing another man during a bar fight |
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| Mother | Maria O'Sullivan, imprisoned for one year for tax evasion |
Career
| Professional Start | 1992, aged 16 |
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| First Ranking Title | 1993 UK Championship, aged 17 (youngest player to win a ranking title) |
| First Masters Title | 1995, aged 19 years and 69 days (youngest Masters champion) |
| First World Championship | 2001 |
| Major Records |
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| Amateur Achievements |
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| Notable Streak | Won first 38 matches after turning professional in 1992 |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Supreme talent and exceptional speed; known for rapid break-building |
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| Reputation | Snooker's greatest showman; 'the People's Champion' |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ronnie/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began playing snooker at age 7 | |
| 2. Holds OBE (Order of the British Empire) honour | |
| 3. Has written multiple autobiographies including 'Ronnie' and 'Running' |