A Familiar Name

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O’Sullivan is an English boy; he was born on December 5th, 1975. O’Sullivan is considered by many to be one of the most naturally-talented players in the snooker history of the sport and is one of the most popular players on the circuit.

O’Sullivan started his career at an early age. He first achieved a century(its mean player get 100 scores in one turn) at the age of ten, scored a 147 maximum break at 15 and turned professional at 16. He won his first 38 matches as a professional- a record that still stands. He got 1993 World Championship, where he was the youngest-ever player to qualify. He lost in the first round 10-7 to Alan McManus and ended his debut season ranked 57. He was the youngest ever winner of a ranking tournament when he won the 1993 UK Championship aged 17, beating Stephen Hendry in the final, and starting one of the most prominent rivalries in the sport. In 1995, he won his first Masters title; he only 20 years old.

The most unimaginable thing is that O’Sullivan is right-handed, but can play to a high standard with his left hand. When he first displayed this ability in the 1996 World Championship against Alan Robidoux, the player accused him of disrespect. O’Sullivan responded that he played better with his left hand than Robidoux could with his right. Consequently, he heard Robidoux’s formal complaint.
Now, O’Sullivan becomes a famous snooker player who is known by every body. He ranked 1 in the world, and he will keep retaining it.