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'Can I check please??' - Ronnie O'Sullivan refuses to move as referee has to duck under his cue at Crucible

There was yet another comical and bizarre exchange between Ronnie O'Sullivan and referee Olivier Martell on Sunday as the World Championship final continued. O’Sullivan, who was just six frames away from a record-equalling seventh title at the Crucible in Sheffield upon the resumption on Monday after having blown Judd Trump away to lead the final 12-5, has had an ongoing tiff with referee Martell during the tournament showpiece.

World Snooker Championship final LIVE scores - Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes famous Crucible triumph over Judd Trump

Welcome back for the final day Ad/> It has all come down to this: the final day of the 2022 World Championship at the Crucible. World Championship'Unstoppable' — White hails O'Sullivan 'masterclass' despite star 'looking tired'AN HOUR AGO Ronnie O'Sullivan will resume his battle with Judd Trump in the final of the World Championship at the Crucible with everything on the line. It does not get any better than this.

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'unstoppable' - Jimmy White hails snooker legend's 'masterclass' despite him 'looking tired'

Jimmy White and Alan McManus have hailed Ronnie O'Sullivan's commanding performance so far in the World Championship final against Judd Trump. O’Sullivan is just six frames away from a record-equalling seventh title at the Crucible in Sheffield after blowing Trump away to lead the final 12-5 ahead of the resumption of play on Monday. Ad/> Despite the near-constant drama, O'Sullivan sparkled.

Ronnie O’Sullivan snatches frame with astonishing ‘cocked hat double’ on final black at World Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan dropped a party trick dubbed the ‘cocked hat double’ on a re-spotted black in the World Championship final – a showstopper that left Judd Trump feeling “absolutely sick”. The Rocket, leading 2-1 as a thrilling fourth frame went the distance, was left with a thin cut into the bottom pocket to snatch the frame. But instead of going for that shot, and risk leaving Trump with an easy opening, O’Sullivan improvised.

'The match I've waited 10 years for' - Why Ronnie O'Sullivan v Judd Trump at World Championship is so special

Ronnie O'Sullivan taking on Judd Trump in the World Championship final at the Crucible is the match that Eurosport expert Alan McManus has waited for «for 10 years» — and he has explained why. It is a mouthwatering encounter in Sheffield with world No. 1 O'Sullivan, who is seeking to equal Stephen Hendry's record of Crucible triumphs, taking on a player who has been a dominant force in snooker for years in Trump.

'Most dramatic frame of World Championship' - Ronnie O'Sullivan with 'extraordinary' clear-up v John Higgins

Ronnie O'Sullivan was at the very peak of his powers as he pounced on an error from John Higgins to clear the table in the most extraordinary fashion in their World Championship semi-final. The 46-year-old won five frames in succession, including a stunning re-spot on the final black of the session, to assume a 10-6 lead over his old rival in their 'Clasico' clash, but it was the manner of his clear-up that was truly memorable.

'Like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal' - Jimmy White compares Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to legends

Jimmy White has no doubt got both snooker and tennis fans purring by comparing Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to fellow sporting legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. O’Sullivan last met Higgins at the Crucible in 2011, with the latter winning their quarter-final 13-11, with the pair's epic battles often referred to as the 'Clasico' of snooker. Ad/> Both have a genuine chance of winning yet another World Championship title in Sheffield, and age certainly does not appear to be slowing down either at this stage of their careers.

'Trump is getting better and Mark is getting worse' - Jimmy White urges Williams to rest after Judd romp

Jimmy White feels Mark Williams ran out of fuel in the first session of his World Championship semi-final against Judd Trump, and urged him to recharge the batteries. Williams arrived at the Crucible for the semi-final as arguably the form player of the tournament, but he faces a mountain to climb if he is to keep his hopes of a fourth world title alive as he lost the opening session 7-1. Ad/> Trump had a better run of the balls than Williams, but he was also overwhelmingly the better player and deserving of the lead.

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'Can I check please??' - Ronnie O'Sullivan refuses to move as referee has to duck under his cue at Crucible

World Snooker Championship final LIVE scores - Ronnie O'Sullivan eyes famous Crucible triumph over Judd Trump

Ronnie O'Sullivan 'unstoppable' - Jimmy White hails snooker legend's 'masterclass' despite him 'looking tired'

Ronnie O’Sullivan snatches frame with astonishing ‘cocked hat double’ on final black at World Championship

'The match I've waited 10 years for' - Why Ronnie O'Sullivan v Judd Trump at World Championship is so special

'Most dramatic frame of World Championship' - Ronnie O'Sullivan with 'extraordinary' clear-up v John Higgins

'Like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal' - Jimmy White compares Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to legends

'Trump is getting better and Mark is getting worse' - Jimmy White urges Williams to rest after Judd romp