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Ronnie O’Sullivan: I can win seventh, I just need to pitch up

Hector Nunns
The Sunday Times
O’Sullivan suffered a surprise defeat by McGill at the Crucible
O’Sullivan suffered a surprise defeat by McGill at the Crucible
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Hector Nunns
The Sunday Times

Ronnie O’Sullivan insists he still has unfinished business at the Crucible — and five more years to equal Stephen Hendry’s greatest record.

The 45-year-old’s hopes of a seventh world title were dashed in a surprise 13-12 defeat by Anthony McGill at the Betfred World Championship in Sheffield.

After leading 12-11 in a thrilling contest, McGill kept his cool and dumped the defending champion out of the tournament. O’Sullivan has taken most of the records, but is one world title short of Hendry.

“I have probably got another five years I suppose to go at the record,” he said. “The way I look after myself, the way I play . . . I suppose I could get it right maybe one more time. It’s probably the