Ronnie O’Sullivan warned his rivals he’s getting higher with age forward of the World Snooker Championship.
O’Sullivan, 48, was at his highest as he got here from behind to win the World Snooker Grand Prix on Sunday evening. Despite trailing Judd Trump 4-0 and 5-2, the Rocket soared again into the conflict by successful six frames on the spin.
It’s his second title in a matter of weeks, having just lately crushed Ali Carter to win the Masters at Alexandra Palace. After he scooped up his third Grand Prix title with a 10-7 victory, O’Sullivan informed all the different opponents that he’s solely getting higher and higher.
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At the tip of his victory speech, he mentioned: “I think I’m probably a better all round player than I’ve ever been.” It’s a terrifying message from a player who has been at the highest level for more than 30 years.
Initially, it looked like Trump would overcome his familiar foe at the Morningside Arena in Leicester. One of the crucial moments of the contest came when the score was 5-2 in Trump’s favour and the pair were both tied on 32 in the eighth frame.
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With 5 reds bunched up collectively in the course of the desk, there didn’t seem like a shot on. That was O’Sullivan cannoned one crimson off the left cushion and into the right-centre pocket, whereas additionally establishing the black within the course of.
After he cleared up with a break of 97, O’Sullivan took management of the competition and received the following 5 frames in a row. It was one other instance of simply how particular the Wordsley native is.
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“When I play snooker I feel young in my head,” he added. “I know age is a number, 48, but actually when I start playing, I feel like I’ve knocked 20 years off, I still feel quite vibrant.
“As long as I’m still feeling young at the table I don’t think age is really an issue. Experience is helping me. I’ve won a lot of tournaments, learned a lot about the game.”