Ronnie O’Sullivan pulls out of tournament with emotional statement on “stage fright”
Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has confirmed he will not be entering next week’s BetVictor Welsh Open, citing issues with stage fright brought on by his anxiety
Ronnie O’Sullivan has apologised to his fans after confirming he will not enter next week’s Welsh Open.
The tournament is due to get underway in Llandudno on Monday, but the Rocket, who has been public with his mental health issues, has withdrawn from the tournament with ‘stage fright, brought on by anxiety’.
The competition is expected to start off in Llandudno on Monday, however the Rocket, who has been public with his psychological wellness issues, has removed from the competition with ‘anxiety in front of large audiences, welcomed on by tension’.
In a post via virtual entertainment, O’Sullivan said: ” Morning folks, I needed to tell you that I’ve chosen I’m not ready to play in Llandudno one week from now. It’s difficult to make sense of however for a really long time I’ve experienced anxiety in front of large audiences on occasion, welcomed on by nervousness. It’s not something I can anticipate or control however I attempt to oversee it admirably well.
“Please accept my apologies to every individual who’s purchased tickets yet I can’t get my sign out when I feel like this and I think this what’s best for me at the present time. I actually need to be around the competition so I’ll accomplish a few work with Eurosport and I desire to see you by and large present.”
The Rocket has gotten through a rollercoaster few months, winning the UK Open the Experts and the Excellent Prix, meanwhile proceeding with his fight with the game’s overseeing body.
He has as of late pulled out of a lesser occasions to zero in on his emotional wellness, with the Welsh Open the seventh positioning competition he has declined to take part in. Talking before he went with similar choice at the German Experts, the world number one said: ” Although I adore the event and the German fans, I must prioritize my health.
“I hope you will understand that, despite the tournament victories, this has been a tiring and challenging season for me so far. Please accept my apologies I will not be there, and I desire to see you all soon.”
He likewise talked transparently about his battles during the Fabulous Prix, conceding he would have to go with a choice on his future: ” With how I’m feeling, I need to consider whether I can continue.
“It’s a battle, frankly, and the most horrendously terrible thing is you’re winning competitions. Assuming I was getting siphoned first round each match playing like that it would be a simple choice to make, however I’m not receiving any delight in return, frankly with you.
“I certainly need a break, in any event, however this is how things have been for 25 or 30 years so it’s nothing unique. It’s simply it’s the main thing I’ve known and it’s hard to not do this a long time back since it’s my work.”
O’Sullivan’s issues from the baize have matched with a to and fro among he and World Snooker Visit bosses. A conflict emerged last year in regards to a portion of the game’s top players pulling out of competitions to rather play presentation occasions in China.
After the Ally Pally showpiece, his Masters final victory over Ali Carter was also marred by controversy. The two players exchanged venomous insults. WST managers were perceived to examine the occurrence with O’Sullivan telling his drawn out opponent to “sort his f life out” in an astounding post-match bluster.
