Veteran O’Sullivan clinches title No.7

EMOTIONAL Ronnie O’Sullivan shrugged off a stirring fightback from Judd Trump to claim a record-equalling seventh World Snooker title at the Crucible. O’Sullivan had seen a sevenframe overnight lead reduced to just three by Trump in the afternoon session before recovering when play resumed to polish off an 18-13 win. O’Sullivan shared a lingering embrace lasting more than a minute with Trump after getting over the line with a break of 83. With victory, the 46-year-old matched Stephen Hendry’s modern-day record, picked up a £500,000 winner’s cheque, and surpassed Ray Reardon to become the oldest world champion in history.