'He was in a cell on his own' - Emotional Ronnie O'Sullivan on dad seeing win this time at World Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has talked about the emotions of having his dad at the Crucible this time, seeing him win his seventh title at the World Championship. The 46-year-old became the oldest champion in Crucible history after seeing off Judd Trump 18-13 in a titanic match-up to mark the showpiece of an enthralling tournament in Sheffield. Ad/> The triumph saw O’Sullivan join Stephen Hendry on seven world titles with the Rocket having won his first world title in 2001.

He also claimed snooker’s biggest prize in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2020 before his triumph over the Bristolian on Monday. World ChampionshipO’Sullivan has natural ‘gift’ to rival Federer and Messi – McManus14 HOURS AGO O'Sullivan's joy at making history with his stunning seventh crown was multiplied by having his family in attendance in the Crucible Theatre, including his father, Ronnie Senior, who missed his son's first world title after being jailed for murder. For O'Sullivan, it made it all the more special having his dad there with him to celebrate making history on the biggest stage the sport has to offer.

«Listen, my dad tells me the story about what it was like when I won my first world title and he was in a cell on his own,» O'Sullivan said in the Eurosport studio. «The story was so different to this one, but it was still, just for him to be here to see it, for my kids to be here, little Ronnie was really young, he is older now. It was just lovely, just lovely to have them all here, you know what I mean? »They have enjoyed it.

My dad has had a great time here. The kids have had a lovely time. I didn't think I would make another world final so I was like 'you may as well come down and try and experience it' and after this afternoon's session, they