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Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan tells BBC Radio 5 Live’s snooker reporter Jamie Broughton that he has been struggling on and off with nerves for the past two years.
O’Sullivan only confirmed his participation in the World Championship on Thursday and has not played competitively since snapping his cue at the Championship League in January.
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