Ronnie O'Sullivan talks of his agony behind victory

Ronnie O'Sullivan admitted he is struggling to cope with his demons as he prepares to meet world champion John Higgins in snooker's Grand Prix in Glasgow today.

The world No1 beat Scotland's Jamie Burnett 5-3, making a top break of 126 and three more above 50 in the first-round clash.

However, the 33-year-old then revealed it remains a challenge for him to enjoy snooker, which is why he played both right-handed and lefthanded against Burnett.

"Playing well is not on my mind," he said. "It's just a case of getting through games and trying to enjoy it. The longer I can stay playing the game without feeling like I want to commit suicide the better."