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Snooker fans may assume Ronnie O'Sullivan's record-tying seventh World Championship would be among the happiest moments of his career—but the truth is far more sobering.In fact, 'The Rocket' has gone as far as saying he didn't even enjoy his latest trek to triumph at the Crucible in May. Gone are the days when O'Sullivan, 46, could breeze through a campaign without feeling the strain, explaining the mental toll is far more rigorous in his older age.More than two decades on from his maiden world title in 2001, O'Sullivan blazed past Judd Trump to equal Stephen Hendry's modern record of seven championships.

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted that he would be willing to pull out of a snooker tournament to make sure his new dog is okay.The charismatic 46-year-old won the Hong Kong Masters earlier this month and on his return to the UK chose to spend time with his four-legged friends and leave his cue in its box. O'Sullivan is playing at this week's Northern Ireland Open and won his first round match against Lukas Kleckers 4-0.'The Rocket' said that he and his partner had recently added a second dog to their home and he would pull out of any snooker tournament to make sure his new pet is okay.READ MORE: Ronnie O'Sullivan breaks down in tears after epic win in never before seen clip“I’ve come home and had a nice week with the dogs, just chilling out," said O'Sullivan talking to Eurosport. “We had a dog, now we have got dogs.