Ronnie O’Sullivan on Messi and Federer: The Art of Mastering Multiple Disciplines

Lionel Messi and Roger Federer are two of the greatest athletes of all time, according to Ronnie O’Sullivan. The seven-time world snooker champion recently shared his appreciation for athletes who excel in both style and substance. O’Sullivan cited Messi as one of the greatest footballers of all time, especially after winning the World Cup with Argentina. He also praised Federer for making tennis look effortless and enjoyable to watch.

When discussing the importance of titles in an athlete’s legacy, O’Sullivan highlighted the two different perspectives – those who focus on numbers and those who appreciate exceptional skill and talent. He believes that athletes like Federer and Messi who can please both camps are truly remarkable. What matters most to O’Sullivan is the legacy an athlete leaves behind and how they play the game, not just the trophies they win.

O’Sullivan’s friend Jimmy White echoed his sentiments about Federer and compared him to other tennis greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras. White described watching Federer play as witnessing poetry in motion, emphasizing the difference in his playing style compared to other top players like Novak Djokovic. Both O’Sullivan and White appreciate athletes who make their sport look effortless and captivating.

As a seven-time world snooker champion tied with Stephen Hendry for the most all-time victories at the Crucible, O’Sullivan is aiming to break this record when he competes at the World Championship starting on April 20th on Eurosport & discovery+ . Fans can catch all