Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed a file thirty eighth profession rating title after coming from behind to beat Neil Robertson 10-8 and win the World Grand Prix in Coventry
O’Sullivan’s victory – after he reeled off 4 frames in succession to wipe out at 7-5 lead – additionally represented the twenty eighth consecutive season by which he has received a rating crown.
Afterwards, with extra coronavirus restrictions rumoured to be approaching, O’Sullivan joked to the packed crowd: “It’s a bit like Downing Avenue in right here – mass spreading.”
The 46-year-old O’Sullivan claims he not cares about titles however his pleasure at ending a run of 5 straight ultimate defeats and profitable his first title since his 2020 World Championship was evident.
He added on ITV4: “Neil ought to have been forward within the afternoon by a great distance however he gave me an opportunity then I simply discovered one thing for 4 frames, which I’ve performed just about many of the match.
“I’ve received a lot that I’ve bought to begin to benefit from the event and if I don’t give 100 per cent on a regular basis I’ve earned that proper. OK, I’ve received tonight however losses aren’t that dangerous both. I simply wish to get pleasure from life.”
O’Sullivan was by no means in entrance in a patchy opening session, however averted falling two behind within the eighth body after claiming the 2 snookers required to degree at 4-4.
Rhythm remained briefly provide for each gamers once they resumed within the night earlier than Robertson produced a break of 128 on his method to opening up a 7-5 lead.
The Australian determined to finish the 12 months on a excessive after crashing out of final month’s UK Championship to newbie John Astley, had at all times appeared the almost definitely to get to the profitable line.
I’ve received a lot that I’ve bought to begin to benefit from the event and if I do not give 100% on a regular basis I’ve earned that proper. OK, I’ve received tonight however losses aren’t that dangerous both
Ronnie O’Sullivan
However the activity of retrieving the deficit appeared to spark O’Sullivan into life, and breaks of 90 plus two of 77 within the subsequent 4 frames turned the sport on its head and moved him one body from victory at 9-7.
Then it was Robertson’s flip to rise to the problem, responding with a break of 78, protecting his personal hopes of clinching a twenty second profession rating title alive.
However a miscue within the subsequent from the Australian let O’Sullivan in with a break of 77 to snap his run of ultimate losses and full what had at occasions seemed to be an inconceivable ultimate win.
Kaynak: briturkish.com
