Ronnie O’Sullivan struggled to hold back tears last night as he embraced his two children and father after overcoming Judd Trump’s stirring comeback to win a record-equalling seventh World Snooker Championship, cementing his status as the greatest player the game has ever seen.
O’Sullivan pulled level with Stephen Hendry’s Crucible crowns after bossing last night’s final session to win an undulating, gripping match 18-13.
The 46-year-old, who is now the oldest champion in Crucible history, has dominated and transcended the