Stephen Hendry owns up after hearing what Ronnie O'Sullivan said about Wu Yize
Stephen Hendry has dished the dirt after Ronnie O'Sullivan made a startling remark about Wu Yize well before his World Snooker Championship win
www.mirror.co.ukHere’s a quick update on Wu Yize and the Hendry/O’Sullivan angle as of now.
- Wu Yize has been the subject of recent press around his World Snooker Championship win, with Stephen Hendry commenting on Wu’s rise and acknowledging Ronnie O’Sullivan’s public support for him. This trio’s interactions have generated notable media coverage in UK outlets this week.[1][2][3]
- The gist from the coverage is Hendry jokingly cautioned Wu about not chasing more than eight World Championship titles, responding to O’Sullivan’s bold claim that Wu could become world No. 1 within a few years. Wu himself credited O’Sullivan’s guidance for helping him stay focused during crucial moments of the final.[2][1]
- Additional pieces highlight O’Sullivan’s long-held belief in Wu’s potential and mention Wu’s plans post-title, including personal milestones like buying a house in Sheffield to support his continued title pursuit.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent full articles and summarize any new quotes or developments, or steer toward a deeper look at Wu Yize’s path to the top and how Hendry and O’Sullivan have influenced him.