RONNIE O’SULLIVAN MADE light work of Barry Hawkins’ challenge as he clinched a record-equalling sixth Masters title.
After going 1-0 down in the final, “The Rocket” reeled off 10 unanswered frames to cap his comeback following an eight-month break from the game.
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“I am over the moon,” O’Sullivan told the BBC after quickly clinching the first three frames of the evening session.
“I knew I needed to raise my level. I was able to do that and I managed my emotions well. I am delighted to play as well I have done.”
He added: “I am never normally surprised when I win tournaments but I am surprised I have won it after eight months out. It is about producing when it matters.”
Thoughts will now turn to the World Championship at the Crucible in April where O’Sullivan will have designs on a sixth title to draw level with the greats Steve Davis and Ray Reardon.
“This is only a week, but to keep your focus for 17 days at the World Championship is a grind,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes.”
That was fast! Ronnie O'Sullivan wraps up another Masters title with 10-1 win
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN MADE light work of Barry Hawkins’ challenge as he clinched a record-equalling sixth Masters title.
After going 1-0 down in the final, “The Rocket” reeled off 10 unanswered frames to cap his comeback following an eight-month break from the game.
“I am over the moon,” O’Sullivan told the BBC after quickly clinching the first three frames of the evening session.
“I knew I needed to raise my level. I was able to do that and I managed my emotions well. I am delighted to play as well I have done.”
He added: “I am never normally surprised when I win tournaments but I am surprised I have won it after eight months out. It is about producing when it matters.”
Thoughts will now turn to the World Championship at the Crucible in April where O’Sullivan will have designs on a sixth title to draw level with the greats Steve Davis and Ray Reardon.
“This is only a week, but to keep your focus for 17 days at the World Championship is a grind,” he said. “We’ll see how it goes.”
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