Ronnie O’Sullivan has shared his view on the dynamics between snooker’s famous “Class of ’92,” suggesting each of the trio prefers facing a different opponent.
Alongside O’Sullivan, both John Higgins and Mark Williams turned professional in 1992 and have remained among the sport’s elite ever since. This week, O’Sullivan and Higgins are set to meet in the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship, a high-profile clash reminiscent of past finals and widely seen as a battle between two all-time greats.
Williams has also progressed to the same stage after defeating Antoni Kowalski, and will now face Barry Hawkins in the next round.
Speaking ahead of his match with Higgins, O’Sullivan described what he sees as a “triangle” in their matchups. He explained that he personally finds it easier to play Williams than Higgins, while Higgins enjoys competing against him. Meanwhile, Williams, in his view, prefers playing Higgins. O’Sullivan added that Higgins appears less comfortable facing Williams, likely due to differences in playing styles.
Despite their rivalry, O’Sullivan praised Higgins highly, pointing to his consistency and mental strength. He even suggested that if he had Higgins’ mindset, he might have achieved more in his career. According to O’Sullivan, Higgins stands out for his resilience, composure, and ability to battle through tough situations, qualities he deeply admires.
Higgins, for his part, has expressed enthusiasm about potentially facing O’Sullivan again, describing such encounters as special occasions, especially given their long history at the Crucible.
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