Ronnie O'Sullivan has hinted at retirement after a surprising 4-2 defeat to China's He Guoqiang in the first round of the BetVictor English Open. The seven-time world champion expressed deep frustration with his performance, describing himself as 'absolutely useless' and questioning his future in snooker. Despite previous successes this year, O'Sullivan acknowledged ongoing struggles, stating, 'I'm not playing well enough' and expressing indifference towards upcoming tournaments. He fell behind 3-0 before managing to win two frames, but ultimately succumbed to He, who will advance to face Stephen Maguire in the next round. O'Sullivan's candid remarks about his declining form have raised concerns among fans regarding the longevity of his illustrious career.