The Rocket is ready for lift-off as an eighth world title beckons

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The Rocket is ready for lift-off as an eighth world title beckons

Ronnie O’Sullivan on his way to winning the Masters in January (Picture: Getty Images) By and large it has paid handsomely to back the favourites in this year’s biggest sporting tournaments. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were not the market leaders to win the Australian Open but since then the most fancied participants have emerged triumphant in the greatest shows on earth. Defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisc…