Ronnie O’Sullivan, 48, has enjoyed his most prosperous season to date, raking in £1.16 million in earnings. His success could further skyrocket if he clinches victory at the Tour Championship.
This season marks the second instance in his illustrious 32-year career where he has triumphed in five major tournaments.
This season’s triumphs for Ronnie O’Sullivan include prestigious wins at the UK Championship in York, the Masters in London, and the World Masters of Snooker in Saudi Arabia.
Each of these events featured £250,000 winners’ checks. With two events remaining, O’Sullivan stands poised to further increase his prize earnings.
He recently made history by becoming the inaugural winner at the World Masters in Saudi Arabia, defeating Luca Brecel 5-2 in Riyadh, thus securing his fifth victory of the season.
This adds to his earlier successes at the Shanghai Masters, UK Championship, Masters, and World Grand Prix.
This season marks a significant milestone in Ronnie O’Sullivan’s illustrious career as it’s the first time he has surpassed the £1 million mark in earnings.
The Rocket has already pocketed an impressive £1.16 million from 11 tournaments, with the Tour Championship and World Championship still up for grabs.
Should O’Sullivan secure another victory at the ongoing Tour Championship, he stands to add £150,000 more to his earnings.
What makes this feat even more remarkable is that O’Sullivan achieved it despite opting out of several events, including the European Masters, British, Northern Ireland, Scottish, and Welsh Opens, as well as the Shoot Out and German Masters.
His current total surpasses the previous record of £1.01 million set by Judd Trump in the 2018-19 season, during which Trump claimed his sole Crucible crown.
In that season, Trump amassed a substantial prize fund through victories in the Northern Ireland Open, Masters, World Grand Prix, and World Championship.
Previously, O’Sullivan’s highest earnings in a single season amounted to £922,000 when he clinched victories at the Shanghai Masters, Champions of Champions, UK Championship, Players Championship, and Tour Championship.