Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrated his record-breaking Masters alongside his two kids, who’re each a spitting picture of the snooker icon.
O’Sullivan fought again from 6-3 all the way down to beat Ali Carter 10-7 within the last on the Alexandra Palace on Sunday to assert a record-extending eighth Masters title, additionally turning into the youngest-ever and oldest-ever participant to win the match – doing so on the age of 19 and 48.
Victory at Ally Pally additionally sees the £1million Ronnie Slam nonetheless alive this season as he probabilities the right hat-trick within the snooker Triple Crowns – with simply the World Championships on the Crucible in April to go after he beforehand gained the UK Championship final month.
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While most lauded O’Sullivan’s efficiency, others thought they had been seeing triple as ‘The Rocket’ celebrated alongside two of his kids, with the similarities between the trio all too apparent. One fan on Twitter stated: “No DNA test needed for the kids! Ronnie jr is an absolute spitting image!”
A second stated: “Ronnie O’Sullivan’s kids look more like Ronnie O’Sullivan than he does!! What a player though.” A 3rd quipped: “Christ Ronnie can’t deny them kids!” While a fourth added: “Ronnie O’Sullivan’s kids looks more like Ronnie than he does.”
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O’Sullivan’s win was his twenty third throughout the three large tournaments within the sport, and his Masters victory on Sunday comes with the wholesome added bonus of a cheque for £250,000 – the identical he pocketed on the UK Championships, whereas the £500,000 on the road on the Crucible would seal his £1million hunt.
Speaking after his coronation, he stated: “I don’t know the way I gained this match. I’ve simply dug deep, tried to play with freedom. I wished to maintain Ali sincere. If he’s going to win it, he’s going to need to scrape me off the desk.
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“I wasn’t nervous in regards to the rating. My mindest was to not fear about frames or the rating, simply maintain enjoying and see what occurs. Ali didn’t play nice tonight, he performed higher this afternoon. He let me off the hook. It gave me respiratory house.
“I’ve had a tremendous profession, love enjoying and competing. The crowd have at all times been good to me through the years. That is the one factor I take from my profession, the help I’ve had. To all of the snooker followers, thanks on your help through the years. I’ll maintain attempting till I can not pot anymore balls.