Ronnie O’Sullivan insists that John Higgins has been his greatest rival – just ahead of fellow Scot Stephen Hendry. O’Sullivan and Higgins, with nine world titles between them, have been left kicking their heels ahead of this weekend instead of preparing for a Crucible campaign.
The 17-day marathon was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic along with so many other top sporting events – with a new provisional slot pencilled in for late July.
The Rocket and the Wizard of Wishaw have graced the game since both turning pro in 1992 along with Welsh legend Mark Williams.
But O’Sullivan, 44, who also played record seven-time world champion Hendry at his best, puts Higgins ahead of the rest. He said: I’ll have to say the rivalry with John
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