Ronnie O'Sullivan is enjoying an eight-year undefeated streak at the Shanghai Masters, but today he spoke of his inspiration from one of tennis' most dominant figures, Novak Djokovic.
The Rocket began his 2024 Shanghai Masters campaign with a 6-1 win over Chinese teenager Zhou Jinhao. However, away from the baize, he recently was invited to Wimbledon to support Djokovic in the Serbian's private box.
O’Sullivan said: “He has to be up there with Michael Jordan and the greatest sportspeople that have been in any sport, not just tennis. I think every sportsperson looks at people like Djokovic and Jordan and think what they can learn from them. To meet him, watch him and have a few WhatsApp messages was great.”