Daniel Wells is determined to show Ronnie O’Sullivan that he can succeed despite the snooker legend’s critical comments. O’Sullivan, working as a pundit on Eurosport, advised Wells to remain a part-time player rather than pursue a return to the professional circuit. Despite O’Sullivan’s doubts, Wells reached the last 16 at the Welsh Open and even defeated Judd Trump.

Currently ranked 41st globally, Wells has had a successful season, notably making it to the semi-finals of the Xi’an Grand Prix. As he prepares for UK Championship qualifying, Wells reveals that O’Sullivan’s remarks serve as motivation for him to prove his worth. He acknowledges the impact of O’Sullivan’s words but remains resilient, stating that the criticism only fuels his determination to succeed.

Wells emphasizes that he has faced skepticism about his abilities throughout his career and views O’Sullivan’s comments as an opportunity to showcase his talent. Despite initial disappointment from O’Sullivan’s assessment, Wells sees it as a driving force to achieve his goals and has displayed a strong mindset in response to the criticism.

In contrast, O’Sullivan faced a defeat in the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship, losing 4-0 to Shaun Murphy. Murphy will now compete against current world champion Zhao Xintong in the quarter-finals of the UK Championship.