Ronnie O’Sullivan is still hunting major snooker titles but he has his finger in many pies at this late stage of his career. From his passion for running to the snooker club he has opened in Hong Kong and the academy which bears his name in Saudi Arabia, the Rocket is not just a one-trick pony.

And his latest career decision proves that point. In an unprecedented move for a high-profile sportsperson in the UK, O’Sullivan has decided to launch a fortnightly newsletter allowing him to connect with fans directly, to give them an insight into his daily life, and to answer their questions on sports and non-sports matters.

‘The Break’ is free to subscribers, who will receive an email directly into their inbox. O’Sullivan told The Sun: “I think The Break gives me the chance to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time – speak to my fans directly.

“They can send me questions, I’ll answer the best ones every couple of weeks, and we can have a good bit of interaction. And I’ll be showing what goes on at the big tournaments, real behind-the-scenes stuff that I don’t think happens on social media.”

He previously promoted the newsletter on X, writing: “The Break is coming. No cameras. No edits. Just me talking straight. Snooker, rivalries, regrets, life, mindset. Nothing off limits. But first I want to hear from you.”

Fans have already been sending the Rocket questions on social media to get the ball rolling. O’Sullivan’s initiative is a rarity among British sports stars but it has been done in the US, where basketball ace Russell Westbrook produces ‘Word of Westbrook’.

O’Sullivan had been out of competitive action for nearly three months after losing to Zhao Xintong in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship in May, but he made his comeback at the Shanghai Masters last week.

There, he beat Barry Hawkins in the first round before losing to world No.2 Kyren Wilson in the second. O’Sullivan, who will celebrate his 50th birthday in December, is due to compete at the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters over the coming days.

The seven-time world champion is hardly strapped for cash but he could boost his bank balance dramatically with victory in the Middle East, as the lucrative prize pot includes an eye-watering £500,000 set aside for the winner and a £50,000 bonus for a maximum break.