​Ronnie O’Sullivan is currently participating in the International Championship in China, the leader of the world snooker hierarchy will meet Jack Jones (38th in the world ranking) in the second round on Tuesday.

Inquiring about his records, the so-called “Rocket” took a fresh stance in his signature style.

Ronnie cares so much about his performances that he wishes he were already dead by the time someone beats him.

“For me, it’s all about titles, leaving a legacy and leaving goals for others to strive for and then achieve. I hope to die when my records are broken,” he said Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Ronnie, who was born on December 5, 1975, holds several special snooker records.

• 7-time world champion (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020, 2022), tied with Stephen Hendry

• 15 maximum breaks (No. 147 points)

• 7 Masters trophies

• 7 British titles (1993, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2018)

• 39 rating titles

• 37 titles without points

• 1222 gaps over 100 points

• Periods in which he was world leader: May 2002 – May 2003 / May 2004 – May 2006 / May 2008 – May 2010 / March – August 2019 / April 2022 – present.