O Sullivan: Snooker fans like watching me just like watching Woods, Federer and Messi

The British media The Sun reported that when talking about snooker fans’ love for him, seven-time World Championship champion O’Sullivan responded that his way of playing is what everyone likes to see. O'Sullivan admitted that snooker fans watching him play are like watching Federer play tennis, Woods play golf, and Messi play football.

O'Sullivan, who is participating in the Xi'an Grand Prix in Xi'an, China, is undoubtedly the brightest star in the arena. O'Sullivan talked about the audience's pursuit of stars and said: "Yes, I have been playing on the professional tour for 33 years. For snooker fans around the world, because I have maintained excellent performance over the years, they will always give me support."

"I'm really grateful for this. I think this is probably the best experience in my career, to be able to get such enthusiastic support from the fans. That said, the way I play is obviously the kind of game that everyone likes to see. After all, people watch games to seek happiness." O'Sullivan said.

O'Sullivan said: "Fans want to get something out of watching something and then think, 'Oh, I feel like I did learn something from it.' I don't know what the fans will get out of watching me play, but if it makes them feel really good about themselves, then for me, that's it too It's a joy."

"Maybe it's a bit similar to when Woods plays golf, and when Federer plays tennis, and when Messi plays football. People seem to get a lot of enjoyment out of these games, so I'm happy to be like that," O'Sullivan concluded.