Tour Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Neil Robertson to become world number one
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Ronnie O'Sullivan became world number one for the first time since 2010 by edging a thrilling Tour Championship final against Neil Robertson.
O'Sullivan led 5-3 overnight in Llandudno but Robertson had the better of Sunday's first session to reach 8-8.
He levelled again at 10-10 but never led and an 89 saw O'Sullivan win 13-11.
"To get to number one probably playing half the events some other guys do is probably one of the best achievements across sports," said O'Sullivan.
"I've never been driven by number one as if I was I'd probably enter a few more tournaments," added O'Sullivan, who overtakes Mark Selby at the top of the world rankings.
O'Sullivan's success also sees him tie with Stephen Hendry's record of 36 ranking titles.
'The Rocket' could surpass the mark at the World Championships in Sheffield, which begin on 20 April.
"Congratulations to Neil - him and Judd Trump have been the two best this season along with myself," he added. "If one of us doesn't win the World Championship I'll be surprised."
Earlier in March, O'Sullivan became the first man to reach 1,000 career centuries when he sealed a 10-4 win over Australia's Robertson in the Players Championship final.
They both won a session 5-3 to go into the final session in Llandudno at 8-8, and O'Sullivan signalled his intent with a 129 to edge ahead.
He was on the verge of victory at 12-10 but Robertson dug out a break of 56 to prolong matters until O'Sullivan produced an 89 before saluting the a jubilant crowd.
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I fell in love with snooker as a child.
Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry were great players but their style was hypnotic and robotic.
Higgins and White were my personal favourites, they were the artists back then.
When Ronnie plays it's fluid and beautiful and captivating. Magical.
Thank you Ronnie you're a true artist.
Ronnie comes along to the big events without playing and wins .
Barry you've done a great job with snooker but don't try to control the Peoples Champion.
SUCK IT UP HAHAHA..
LONG LIVE THE KING...🚀
Best ever.
Sorry Selby fans but ROS is the true world's best.
People who think they are arbiters of what is sport, I doubt ever play it.
The reason he is not universally regarded as such is because there is this suspicion that snooker is some indoor club/pub pastime and not a ‘real sport’.
This is just my opinion but I think it’s more a sport and requires more technique and skill than sitting on a horse or pedalling hard on a bike