Ronnie O'Sullivan's abiding brilliance is owed to his remarkable work rate off the table - much-loved snooker star Tony Drago claims.
The Rocket is world no.1 and world champion, making him the man to beat as he approaches his 47th birthday after three decades of marvelling fans of the sport. O'Sullivan defeated rival Judd Trump to claim his fourth Champion of Champions title last week and heads to York as favourite to win an eighth UK Championship.
Despite his status as the greatest ever player, O'Sullivan often frustrates his large fanbase with an apparent ambivalence to the sport that many consider him a genius in.