Stephen Hendry has taken aim at some of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s opponents for showing him “far too much respect”. O’Sullivan was making his first appearance back on the World Snooker Tour after pulling out of the Welsh Open due to ‘stage fright’. The world No 1 has enjoyed one of the most successful seasons of his career with victories at the UK Championship and Masters. He followed his win at the Masters with an impressive victory at the World Grand Prix. Heading into his opening match at the Players Championship, O’Sullivan was on a 15-match unbeaten streak on the World Snooker Tour dating back …
