Ronnie O'Sullivan makes defiant career stance after tournament elimination

The Rocket, 48, was on the wrong end of a stunning comeback to lose 4-3 to Xiao Guodong

Ronnie O'Sullivan has remained firm in his stance that he will be the one to call an end to his glittering snooker career after a shock early exit at the Champion of Champions.

The Chinese debutant hit 130, 88 and 85 runs to seal the sensational U-turn. Earlier this season the seven-time world champion admitted he was “finished” at snooker’s top table. And the world No.5, whose next assignment will be his UK Championship title defence later this month, said: “I have been on a roll for 30 years. It will end when I decide it ends. I’ve very rarely had an average season since turning pro.

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