Rubbing doubt on his snooker career because he’s “not having fun” is Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Despite making it to the World Grand Prix quarterfinals in Leicester, Ronnie O’Sullivan has once again opened up about his troubles and admitted he isn’t enjoying himself. He told ITV4 following a thrilling 4-3 victory against Zhou Yuelong, “I really need to think about if I can continue to feel the way I’m feeling because I’m not enjoying the way I’m striking the ball. I feel like a lot of it is guesswork, I have no idea where the balls are going, and it’s simply hard labor.”He went on to say that it is more difficult to make decisions after a victory. “The worst thing is that you’re winning bloody tournaments too,” he remarked. Making a choice would be simple if I was playing with that much energy every round.” After two impressive breaks to start the game, Ronnie missed a shot that allowed Zhou to re-enter the game. With some outstanding shots, Zhou tied the match even though he had never defeated Ronnie before. Ronnie thought about it, “I’ve got to really consider whether I can carry on feeling how I’m feeling out there I just don’t get any enjoyment from the way I’m hitting the ball.”

Even though Zhou overcame a three-frame deficit to force a final frame decider in their most recent UK Championship match in December, Zhou ultimately found himself behind again. Zhou struck the opening red and black shot, but he missed the center, allowing O’Sullivan to come in with a cool 90 break to win the game yet again.

“It’s been happening like this for 25 or 30 years, so it’s nothing new,” stated O’Sullivan. I’ve fought through it because it’s all I know and it’s the only thing I’ve ever known. It’s difficult not to do this because it’s my work. However, I’d rather cue properly and lose than cue poorly and win competitions. I can’t stand terrible cueing. I actually don’t get any satisfaction from it.”

O’Sullivan faces Gary Wilson, a final eight hopeful, after O’Sullivan defeated Tom Ford 4-2 in the Northern Ireland Open. Zhang Anda, a rising talent from China, defeated the incumbent champion Mark Allen 4-2. Allen struggled to stay in the event even though he managed to earn a 137 break following a poor start that put him trailing three frames.