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Ronnie O'Sullivan compares 'incredible' Hong Kong Masters crowd to ATP Finals tennis - 'it’s unbelievable'

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Ronnie O'Sullivan has compared the «incredible» Hong Kong Masters crowd to the one he witnessed at the ATP Tour Finals tennis event in London.

The Rocket clinched the title in Hong Kong Masters with a 6-4 triumph over local hero Marco Fu, and made a big point of declaring that the tournament was «the best I've probably ever played in».

Ad The showpiece final was watched by a remarkable 8,500 fans inside the Hong Kong Coliseum, with the atmosphere certainly unique to the World Snooker Tour with audible reactions to shots and moments in the match.

Hong Kong Masters‘What can you do?’ – O’Sullivan sees off Fu fightback with masterful total clearance14 HOURS AGO It was an experience that blew O'Sullivan away and he paid tribute to both the event and the hugely-committed fans after he sealed the victory over Fu to rapturous applause inside the arena. “It’s unbelievable.

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