‘If I play rubbish it doesn’t bother me’ – Ronnie O’Sullivan opens up on first game since May at Championship League
RONNIE O'SULLIVAN insists he isn't bothered about his snooker performances despite making a successful return in the Championship League.
The 46-year-old had not played a competitive match for more than two months following his seventh world title triumph back in early May.
But he showed very few signs of rustiness upon his return to the table in Leicester on Monday.
The Rocket kicked off his day with a 3-0 win over Farakh Ajaib.
And he followed that up with a pair of 3-1 victories over Alfie Burden and Alexander Ursenbacher.
The victories took him to the top of his Championship League group as he prepares for tougher competition in Stage Two.
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Yet despite his accomplished displays - which included a break of 121 against Ursenbacher - O'Sullivan characteristically played down the importance of his snooker.
Speaking to , he said: "I just enjoyed playing, it felt good to be out there hitting balls again I suppose.
"Even if I play rubbish, it doesn’t bother me, I can quickly get over it and move onto the things I enjoy."
O'Sullivan equalled Stephen Hendry's Open Era record by claiming his seventh world title earlier this year.
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Many regard the Rocket to be the greatest to ever play the sport.
And after his win at the Crucible Theatre, O'Sullivan confirmed he would return to try and win another.
Taking to social media, he wrote: "Back for no.8…"
He then later added: "What a night! 17 days of graft and finally no.7 is in the bag.
"It’s not about records for me but winning it with my family there and against such an incredible player as Judd Trump means the world to me.
"The snooker gods were on my side this time. Thanks so much for all your support. I love my time in Sheffield!"