Ronnie O’Sullivan told his ‘fear factor has gone’ ahead of huge tournament

Are players no longer afraid of the Rocket? (Picture: PA Wire)

Ronnie O’Sullivan has struck fear into his opponents for over 30 years, but perhaps those days are finally at an end.

The Rocket is still among the world’s best at 50 years old, reaching two big ranking finals last season and producing some stunning moments.

Two 147s in the same match against Chris Wakelin in the semi-finals of the Saudi Arabia Masters and a world record break of 153 against Ryan Day at the World Open, were two more immense additions to O’Sullivan’s CV in the last campaign.

However, January 2024 was the last time O’Sullivan won a ranking ev...