A victory in sneakers: O'Sullivan wins 2014 UK Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan - the 2014 UK Championship winner |
As the lads re-entered the arena in the company of referee Terry Camilleri, the final of this year's Coral UK Championship began. There was no turning back for at the end of the day a new (or old) champion will arise.
Trump was the first in with a chance, a much-needed one considering that he was two frames behind, but unfortunately he broke down on a 48 break after missing a red, this clearing the way for Ronnie and a 53 break that was putting him at 6-3.
Judd Trump - the 2014 UK Championship runner-up |
But Ronnie was in the mood for the kill, a brilliant 133 clearance and breaks of 54 and 35 helping him to land one step away from the victory line, at 9-4. Surely this was going to be the end for young Judd.
Surely not, would be the right answer, as the Bristol-man won a scrappy affair with a top break of 40 followed by some very special snooker treats: breaks of 120, 127 and 86 to go 9-8 behind.
The lads congratulating each other |
It was starting to look like the 2010 UK Championship final between John Higgins and Mark Williams, the Scotsman being 9-5 down before performing a magnificent comeback and win the title with a 10-9 scoreline.
Still, this wasn't to be the case for Trump, as O'Sullivan took care of sealing his victory with a 51 break and a punch in the air.
One very happy Rocket! |
So, here it is: after starting the tournament with a strained ankle that caused him to consider pulling out of the event after the first match and after wearing those horrendous sneakers for the entire time, Ronnie O'Sullivan proved that no matter what, as long as you put in the work, the talent and the belief you can win in style.
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