據地鐵報2025年4月19日的消息，斯諾克歷史第一人奧沙利文透露，是運動心理專家史蒂夫·彼得斯博士和賽場搭檔霍金斯的説明讓他有了重回世錦賽的信心。在此之前，他曾認為自己失去了作為斯諾克球員的本能，但有了這兩人的説明後，他逐漸恢復了信心。

In addition, O'Sullivan also talked about his future plans. According to the greatest snooker player, he will do nothing in the next two years and devote himself to his career. He wants to see if he can find his form and hopes to end his career in good form.

O'Sullivan: Peters and Hawkins helped me

After announcing his return to the World Championships, O'Sullivan revealed the reason for his return. Peters' support wasn't a surprise, but Hawkins' help was clearly a bit of a surprise. When talking about the reason for returning to play, O'Sullivan said: "Actually, I'm not sure what to do. But I played with Barry Hawkins for a couple of days, and the next day, I dropped out halfway through the game because it was too bad. ”

"Barry came down and talked to me and told me that it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He told me it might just be focus or something. So I ended up sticking with it, and besides, I also spoke to Steve Peters and he told me not to think about two years, try to focus on this fight, he'll be there for me. ”

"So I thought, okay. I've come to a conclusion from a good professional I respect and who has good judgment, and another from someone who understands psychology, so I'm choosing to come back because of these two, I just want to try to play. Barry convinces me that maybe I'm a little myself. So I'm feeling okay now. He gave me a good place to hide for the past two days, which is what I expected and probably what I needed. For me, coming here is a win in itself. The last game was a win in itself. ”

O'Sullivan: I lost the courage to participate before

Contrary to widespread speculation, the reason for O'Sullivan's absence is interesting, because it has nothing to do with the change of clubs, and it is more like he has suffered the biggest confidence crisis of his career. Prior to the World Championships, the seven-time champion competed in an exhibition bout in Riyadh, but even then, he felt it was a test of his mettle.

"I'm used to dealing with stressful situations and things like that. It felt very different, and I felt like I had lost my courage. It makes it hard for me to go out and play. Even when I go to Saudi Arabia to play an exhibition match, I get very nervous about exposing myself to scrutiny and judgment. It feels hard enough, let alone coming here to try the game, there is no bigger test. I'm surprised I'm here, so we'll just have to wait and see. ”

"I was a little scared to be near the table, I didn't want to practice, I didn't want to play. So much practice is like it just lasts five minutes. Usually I do three to four hours a day and the first 20 minutes are a bit bad and then I start to like the feeling. I tried to hit with my left hand for a few months. I love it, but I can't compete with those guys with my left hand. I tried with the other hand, but I didn't feel anything. I ran out of ideas in the end. I was a little frustrated. I don't know what the future holds. ”

O'Sullivan: I will focus more on my career

When talking about his future plans, O'Sullivan said that he would choose to stick to it. The first person in history said: "I feel a bit like an old man. When you're a young person, you just have to stick to it. But when you feel like you're still as attached as an old man, it's different. I'm going to try to keep going, give it my all and keep trying to meet whatever challenge this sport throws at me. ”

So, why does he want to move on? Why try to take on more challenges when he's already achieved more than any other player in the sport?

O'Sullivan said: "I want to play for at least another two years, during which time I put aside everything else I do. I don't feel like I have the luxury of doing anything else and trying to compete in the sport anymore. At least for the next two years, I should focus on my career and see if I can get back into some good form and try to end my professional life on a good note, not the feeling of the last four years. This is my main goal for the future. ”

"It was the last race of the season and I was a bit bored and didn't do much. I got the club about a month ago and have been doing some training. If the World Championships don't go well, at least I'll have three months to get back to the practice table and really try to start next season and build some momentum. I'm going to try to find some fun for myself in some kind of competition. ”