The 46-year-old became the oldest champion in Crucible history after defeating Judd Trump 18-13 in a titanic fight to mark the performance of an exciting tournament in Sheffield. The triumph saw O’Sullivan join Stephen Hendry in seven world titles with Rocket winning his first world title in 2001. He also won the biggest snooker award in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 and in 2020 before his triumph over the Bristolian on Monday. World Championship O’Sullivan has a natural “gift” to Federer and Messi – McManus 14 HOURS AGO O’Sullivan’s joy in making history with his stunning seventh crown was multiplied by the presence of his family at the Crucible Theater, including his father, Ronnie Senior, who lost his son’s first world title after being jailed for murder. For O’Sullivan, it made it even more special to have his father with him to celebrate history on the biggest stage the sport has to offer. “Listen, my dad is telling me the story of what it was like when I won my first world title and he was alone in a cell,” O’Sullivan told the Eurosport studio. “The story was so different from it, but it was still, just for him to be here to see it, for my kids to be here, little Ronnie was too young, he’s older now. It was just wonderful, just wonderful to I have it all here, do you understand what I mean? “They enjoyed it. My dad had a great time here. The kids had a great time. I did not think I would make another world final, so I said ‘you can go down and try it. And after the afternoon session, they must have thought’ a, “Why did we come to see this? Dad is falling apart!” I was tearing it down! “It was just a mammoth, mammoth, mammoth tournament.” “I was just crying in his arms” – O ‘Sullivan in Trump’s arms O’Sullivan admitted in an interview with Eurosport that he never thought he would win a seventh world title as he talked about his emotional embrace with Trump at the end of what led to an exciting final. “I was so emotional. To finally push the boundaries, I just thought it would never happen,” he said. “I gave him a big hug and I just cried in his arms. And he said such wonderful words. “What he told me upset me, to be honest. It just blew me away. I love Jade. I love him, he’m a great lad and I did not realize what he thought of me until then. “Different respect there, you know. I had not realized how he sees me and how I was part of his evolution. “It’s great for the snooker we have someone like Jade, who plays like he plays. Some more are coming [Zhao] Xintong, it will be wonderful. That’s my best result, I think. “ When asked if it was the best moment he had ever experienced at Crucible, O’Sullivan replied: “Without a doubt. What he said, Jade, just put me in! Honest. ” “Magnificent seven” – O’Sullivan lifts the Crucible trophy The 2019 world champion Trump, meanwhile, had an ominous warning for the rest of the tour when he paid tribute to O’Sullivan and noted that he is not slowing down at all.
“It was a pleasure to share the table with Ronnie,” Trump began his post-final interview.
“He has always been so good to me throughout my career. Let me practice with him when I was young to try to learn things from him. [This is] an amazing achievement and will remain as the best player of all time “. Trump also paid tribute to Rocket’s determination and dedication, adding that he was not only the best player in the two weeks, but also getting better and better. “It just keeps getting better,” Trump said. “I think his determination, his dedication, you can see out there that he loses just one ball over 31 frames. “I think he was the best player all year long distance, and I was happy to do some sort of match from this afternoon.” —- Broadcast the 2022 World Championships and more top snooker action live and on demand on Discovery + World Championship Trump counters O’Sullivan to set up the tempting finale 18 HOURS AGO World Championship ‘Crazy!’ – “Naughty” Trump’s shot against O ‘Sullivan has Crucible fans roaring 19 HOURS AGO