OSullivan to take Crucible break

World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will have to take a break during the 17-day tournament in Sheffield if he is to keep in the right frame of mind.

O'Sullivan cruised to a 10-5 victory over practice partner Stuart Bingham on Saturday as he began his title defence.

"It's a long tournament at 17 days, I think it's too long to be here. It's longer than the Olympics," he said.

"Being here for 17 days, I'd be demented so I might go home or go and stay at my friend's house."

The 33-year-old has a well documented lack of patience and short fuse while he has also battled with depression in recent years.

He added: "Being somewhere for 17 days is a long time. I get bored after three days on holiday so I may just break it up a little bit."

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