Ronnie O'Sullivan believes Wu Yize is far from his peak, predicting the 22-year-old world champion will get even better. On 7 June, O'Sullivan shared his thoughts on Wu's future.
What happened at the World Snooker Championship?
Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship, beating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the final.
Why does Ronnie O'Sullivan think Wu Yize will improve?
O'Sullivan thinks Wu can improve significantly, saying 'he's an amazing talent, amazing player now and he's so young'.
Wu's victory followed an epic 17-16 win over Mark Allen in the semis.
O'Sullivan has been mentoring Wu, even texting him advice during the final in Sheffield.
The seven-time world champion warns Wu's rivals that the current Crucible king is only just getting started.
What's next for Ronnie O'Sullivan and Wu Yize?
O'Sullivan is currently exploring Chinese 8-ball pool, playing in the Huacai Billiards World Open in Deqing.
He lost in the last 32 but enjoyed the experience, considering a potential switch to Chinese pool in the future.
O'Sullivan says he might quit snooker and take up Chinese pool full-time when he's 54-55.
For now, he's focused on snooker, but the possibility of a new challenge is appealing.
O'Sullivan has worked with other Chinese players, including Zhao Xintong, who won the World Championship last year.
He's excited to see the rivalry between Wu and Zhao develop, and the emergence of more young Chinese players.
The future of snooker looks bright, with O'Sullivan playing a role in shaping the next generation.
O'Sullivan's prediction for Wu Yize's future is clear: he expects great things from the young champion.
As Wu continues to grow and improve, the snooker world will be watching with interest.
The 50-year-old O'Sullivan remains committed to snooker, but his exploration of Chinese pool adds an intriguing twist to his career.
With his experience and expertise, O'Sullivan is well-placed to guide Wu Yize and other young players.
The coming years will be exciting for snooker fans, with O'Sullivan and Wu Yize at the forefront.