Ronnie O'Sullivan: John Parrott makes prediction about snooker star ahead of Masters
SNOOKER legend John Parrott says the Masters is made for Ronnie O'Sullivan and he can't see past the Rocket claiming the title again.
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The Rocket is the defending champion after beating Joe Perry 10-7 in last year's final.
O'Sullivan is top seed for the event after his UK Championship victory in December and will be looking to win his third successive Masters title when the tournament gets underway on Sunday.
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The 42-year-old already has a record seven Masters titles to his name and Parrott believes that number is only likely to increase at Alexandra Palace.
"The Masters is made for Ronnie," said Parrott, a three-time Masters finalist.
"He loves it. He's in his home town.
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"He turns up, plays his match, goes home, has a sleep in his own bed, comes back, wins his next match, and usually ends up winning the trophy.
"He's won it seven times. There's a very good chance it is going to be eight."
O'Sullivan plays his first round match against Marco Fu on Tuesday at 1pm.
However, if the Rocket achieves glory in London he could miss out on the opportunity to claim snooker's triple crown - UK Championship, Masters and World Championship - something he is yet to accomplish in a single season.
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O'Sullivan revealed he will be filming his pool show Hustle in May meaning an appearance at the Crucible this year may not happen.
"It's what you experience while on this planet that counts," the Englishman wrote on social media.
"Making Hustle is a right laugh.
"Plus I've got plenty ranking points so no need to play as much."
