Ronnie O'Sullivan couldn't hide his frustration as he punched the table in his shock UK Championship defeat to Barry Hawkins.
Ronnie O'Sullivan couldn't hide his frustration as he punched the table in his shock UK Championship defeat to Barry Hawkins .
“I felt like I was in control of the match up until then. But then you miss silly balls and the game never forgives you. That’s what snooker does to you. I have no complaints really.”gave his opinion on the loss, claiming O'Sullivan may have just been a little 'rusty' after a spell away from the baize.
Thankfully, he's not looking too hard at the defeat though, insisting he won't take the loss too hard. Rival Hawkins is now still in with a shout of the £250,000 prize for the winner, and was delighted to make the most of the legend's slip-up.
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