Emotional O'Sullivan wins record-equalling seventh title - reaction (2024)

Michael Beardmore

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  1. O'Sullivan secures a Magnificent Seven

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    More than two decades after lifting his first world championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan has made history by claiming his seventh.

    Credit to runner-up Judd Trump, who made a real match of it by coming from 12-5 down to really put O'Sullivan under pressure in his historic quest.

    For Trump, there will be other days - but tonight was all about the Rocket and his lift-off into snooker immortality.

    Thanks very much for joining us on our live text coverage, we hope you've enjoyed it - see you in 12 months when O'Sullivan will return in a bid to make the record all his own.

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  2. Read the report

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    What a two days it has been - indeed, what a fortnight, as the World Championship once again delivered in spades at the Crucible.

    Read Steve Sutcliffe's report here - on the night that Ronnie O'Sullivan finally fulfilled his destiny and drew level on seven world titles with fellow all-time great Stephen Hendry.

  3. What they said

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    "The most talented sportsman in Britain," said John Parrott.

    "He's taken snooker to new heights - a winning machine," enthused Stephen Hendry.

    "The greatest result I've ever had," claimed Ronnie O'Sullivan.

    "The best player of all time," insisted beaten finalist Judd Trump.

    Not a bad array of accolades that.

  4. How the Rocket made history

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    It was a rollercoaster World Championship final in many respects but it always looked as if the Rocket would be the one crossing the line first.

    Few will forget the cocked hat double that helped him amass an early 5-1 lead - an advantage he stretched to 12-5 despite a couple of disagreements with referee Olivier Marteel.

    Ronnie could even afford a bad day at the office on Monday afternoon as Judd Trump pulled back to 14-11.

    He claimed the four frames he needed during the evening session to tie Stephen Hendry's record in style.

  5. Record-breaking Rocket

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    There are few records left for Ronnie O'Sullivan to break at the Crucible.

    But you can rest assured he'll have his eye on removing the 'joint with Stephen Hendry' brackets from the below graphic - even if he claims he's not bothered about records.

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  6. Get Involved

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    Mr Jones: What a tournament. Record 109 centuries. A 147 (two including qualifying). So much drama and great matches. And greatest player in snooker wins championship to equal record for most championship title wins.

    SMS Message: It'll be a farce if Ronnie doesn't win SPOTY. Enigmatic, the GOAT without a doubt, and he could still be winning into his 50s. He's just shown how much he really does care and we're the fortunate ones getting to witness true genius at work. from Marc

    It'll be a farce if Ronnie doesn't win SPOTY. Enigmatic, the GOAT without a doubt, and he could still be winning into his 50s. He's just shown how much he really does care and we're the fortunate ones getting to witness true genius at work.

  7. Watch: How O'Sullivan clinched seventh world title

    If you missed it earlier - or even if you didn't - here's the historic moment when Ronnie O'Sullivan clinched his seventh Crucible title.

    His hug with opponent Judd Trump lasted almost as long as the final frame itself - lovely to see.

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  8. Ronnie v Hendry: Who's the GOAT?

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    The arguments will go on regardless but Ronnie O'Sullivan has given further credence to those who believe he is the greatest snooker player of all time.

    And if he can win the big one at 46, why not at 47? And 48? Even 50?

    He's got at least one more in him, hasn't he? (Sorry, Stephen...)

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    Michael Potts: What a tournament! Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that. Ronnie, a deserving champion. Looked so steady, composed and consistent since Day 1. No self-destructions, no critical implosions, just head down and found a way each time.

    SnookerShorts: The level of concentration that O'Sullivan displayed through this whole tournament was nothing like I've ever seen from him before. He didn't have a favourable draw yet he was the most clinical I've seen for a while.

  10. Another one to add to the list

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    Something tells us we might need a bigger graphic - he's not stopping at seven, is he?

    It's amazing when you think about it - 21 years after his first world title, Ronnie O'Sullivan has virtually cruised to his seventh.

    Even more amazing? None of the finals - against some of the sport's greats, world champions past and, potentially, future - have even been close.

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  11. Another record broken

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    As well as equalling Stephen Hendry's mark of seven Crucible titles, Ronnie O'Sullivan has surpassed Ray Reardon as the oldest world champion in history.

    Reardon, who acted as a mentor to the Rocket for part of his career, was 45 when he lifted the title in 1978.

    O'Sullivan is 46 - and who would bet against him breaking his own record in years to come?

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    James Stevenson: If Ronnie O’Sullivan isn’t winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022 someone’s done something truly monumental and extraordinary between now and mid-December.

    Daniel Hurst: Well done Ronnie! No reason at all why he can't push the record to eight in the future - when on form he's as good as ever.

  13. Post update

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    Ronnie O'Sullivan to BBC TV:

    "We all knew Judd wasn't playing his best - but that's what a champion does, they still get to the final and nearly win it.

    "He will win this a few times and the other guys better get their act together."

  14. Post update

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    John Parrott

    1991 world champion on BBC Two

    I think he's the most talented sportsman in Britain. This is Tiger Woods level. He has 21 majors, seven in all of the big ones, and plays to a level a lot of players can never aspire to.

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    Stephen Hendry

    Seven-time world champion on BBC Two

    Ronnie has taken snooker to new heights and I'm actually surprised it's taken so long to win seven.

    I am sure he won't be happy until he's got eight. He's a winning machine. He says he's not bothered about records but he will want eight.

    It's been an astounding performance the way he's dominated this tournament.

  16. Route to the title

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    In truth, Judd Trump was the only player to really push Ronnie O'Sullivan during this year's tournament.

    Recovering to 14-11 from 12-5 down, Trump asked a question of the Rocket - and boy did he respond.

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Emotional O'Sullivan wins record-equalling seventh title - reaction? ›

"He's taken snooker to new heights - a winning machine," enthused Stephen Hendry. "The greatest result I've ever had," claimed Ronnie O'Sullivan. "The best player of all time," insisted beaten finalist Judd Trump

Judd Trump
Judd Trump MBE (born 20 August 1989) is an English professional snooker player who is a former world champion and former world number one. Widely regarded as one of the sport's most talented players, he is currently tied for fourth place on the list of all-time ranking event winners with 28 ranking titles.
https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Judd_Trump
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What did Ronnie O'Sullivan say about Stephen Hendry? ›

There is not a lot of respect there at all." Showing some startling animosity, Ronnie went on to declare: "The most satisfying thing for me would be to send him home to Scotland as quickly as possible for a nice summer off. I'll say hello to him because it's hard to ignore someone – but he's not my cup of tea.

What is Ronnie O Sullivan's crucible record? ›

Aged 46 years and 148 days, he became the oldest World Champion in snooker history, surpassing Reardon, who won his last title in 1978 aged 45 years and 203 days. O'Sullivan also surpassed Hendry's record of 70 Crucible wins, setting a new record of 74.

What was the final score between O Sullivan and Trump? ›

Shanghai Masters: Judd Trump beats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-3 to set-up Shaun Murphy tie - BBC Sport.

Who beat O'Sullivan? ›

Mark Williams produced a vintage performance to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 in the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester.

Why did Ronnie quit against Hendry? ›

"It just got to the point with Stephen Hendry when I'm sitting there and I'm thinking, I don't want to be here playing. I just want to be out of here. "I missed the ball, shook his hand and went, 'right, I'm off'. And that was it.

How many times did Hendry beat O'Sullivan? ›

Had they started playing at the same time do you think Hendy at his peak, would have clipped Ronnie's wings. They played each other 56 times, with Hendry steadily being on the losing end as time wore on. Their head to head shows Hendry beating Ronnie in 21 times out of those 56 games.

Who is better, Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump? ›

Comparison
O'SullivanTrump
1,5351,149 (74.85%)1,442
351 (22.87%)35 (2.28%)404 (28.02%)
13,2608,093 (61.03%)9,954
126110.52989
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Who knocked O Sullivan out? ›

Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out of the World Snooker Championship at the quarter-final stage by Stuart Bingham, two years on from being accused of lying at the Crucible.

How many finals has O Sullivan lost? ›

O'Sullivan has won the world title seven times, putting him level with Stephen Hendry for the most all-time victories. He also lost in the final in 2014 and has been beaten in the semi-finals on five occasions.

Who is the greatest snooker player of all time? ›

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan is widely regarded as the modern star of the game and one of the most naturally gifted players of all time.

How much has Ronnie O'Sullivan won in prize money? ›

Ronnie O'Sullivan - Prize Money Per Season
SeasonPrize Money
2015-2016302,100
2016-2017472,750
2017-2018852,000
2018-2019924,500
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Who is the richest snooker player? ›

Steve Davis, who was world number one for seven consecutive seasons during the 1980s, scoops the top spot in our list of the richest snooker players ever. In his career he managed to win 28 ranking titles, including six World Championships and six UK Championships.

Who is the most dominant snooker player? ›

1, O'Sullivan, nicknamed “The Rocket”, is the biggest snooker star around. Known for his incredible shot making, hot temper and ability to play with both hands, the Romford-born player has seven World Snooker Championship wins to his name to date.

How much is Stephen Hendry worth in pounds? ›

Given all the above, Stephen Hendy is thought to have a net worth of around £25.5 million.

How much is Ronnie O Sullivan made from snooker? ›

Ronnie O'Sullivan - Prize Money Per Season
SeasonPrize Money
2021-2022821,000
2022-2023397,100
2023-20241,266,300
20234-202 (Not active)0
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How many World Championship finals did Stephen Hendry play in? ›

This was Hendry's last appearance in a World Championship final, after featuring in nine of the 13 finals held between 1990 and 2002.

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