​Ronnie O’Sullivan has won the British Championship for the eighth time (10-7 in the final against Ding Junhui), but the world number one said he is struggling to find the motivation to keep playing.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan and lack of motivation: “I’d rather watch Netflix”

Now 48 (he turns 2 on Tuesday), Ronnie admitted the title didn’t have “the same flavor” as his previous triumphs.

“It’s great to win and I’m going all out, but it’s not the same feeling as it was a few years ago when I won my first World, British and Masters titles.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s still fun and it’s a job well done, but I have more fun when I go for a run in the morning or when I eat breakfast.

During the game on Sunday, I told myself that I didn’t feel like it, that I would rather sit on the bed and watch Netflix. I often feel that way” – Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Know:

• Ronnie will receive a check for £250,000 and Ding Junhui £100,000 after the 2023 UK Championship.

• Ronnie O’Sullivan has won the British Championship a record eight times: 1993, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2023.

• Ronnie is the youngest ever winner of the British Championship (17 years and 358 days in 1993) but also the oldest (he turns 48 on Tuesday).

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s path to winning the 2023 British Championship:

6-2 with Anthony McGill (World No. 21)

6-5 with Robert Milkins (14th place)

6-5 with Yuilong Zhou (26th)

6-2 with Hossein Vafaei (18th place) / semi-final

10-7 with Ding Junhui (17th) / final.

The 2023 UK Championship was held in York, England at the Barbican Center with a total prize pool of £1,205,000. Mark Allen became the champion of the title (title won at the 2022 competition). Ronnie O’Sullivan’s most trophies: 8.