Snooker: O’Sullivan exile opportunity for Trump

Trump believes O’Sullivan’s decision to pull out of the rest of the season will prove to be an opportunity for him.

New world number one Judd Trump believes Ronnie O’Sullivan’s decision to pull out of the rest of the 2012-13 season will prove to be a grand opportunity for him to progress.

O’Sullivan is taking a break from the sport due to ‘personal issues’, according to the BBC. “It’s disappointing but it leaves a hole now for someone to come through,” said Trump.

“Everyone is a little bit disappointed. A lot of people came to watch Ronnie so he will be missed. Obviously he has had trouble off the table and if his mind is not fully there, there is no point him going to tournaments.”

Published in The Express Tribune, November 10^th, 2012.