Ronnie O’Sullivan, the seven-time world champion, made a statement at the Saudi Arabia Masters with a commanding 5-1 victory over Lei Peifan. Despite his clinical performance, ‘The Rocket’ insisted he was far from his best, telling Eurosport, “It’s not pretty, it’s not good, I’m not flowing.”

In typical perfectionist fashion, O’Sullivan expressed his dissatisfaction with his game even after such a dominant win, emphasizing that he was not pleased with his performance. He showcased his skill by scoring two centuries and recording breaks of at least 50 in each of the frames he won.

During the match, the 48-year-old even switched to playing left-handed for certain shots, explaining, “I haven’t had no feel for over two years now, so it’s been really difficult to get the enjoyment from it.” Despite the challenges he faced, O’Sullivan managed to maintain his focus and control throughout the match.

Despite facing some challenges in the early frames, O’Sullivan’s experience and talent shone through as he capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and displayed his trademark flair on the table. Eurosport commentator Ken Doherty even remarked, “He looks like he’s on the practice table at the moment,” highlighting O’Sullivan’s incredible skill and precision.

As the match progressed, O’Sullivan continued to dominate, eventually securing a comfortable victory over Lei Peifan. Looking ahead to his next match against Zhang Anda, O’Sullivan remains focused on improving his game and finding his form despite his impressive performance at the Saudi Arabia Masters.