Ronnie O'Sullivan claims Hong Kong Masters in front of 9,000 fans

Ronnie O'Sullivan held off a spirited challenge from Marco Fu to win the Hong Kong Masters in front of a record crowd, seeing off the home hope 6-4 in Sunday's final.

The seven-time world champion eased into a 5-2 lead with breaks of 52, 71, 59 and 105 and compiled another half-century in the eighth frame before Fu cleared the colours to keep the match alive.

In front of 9,000 fans at the Hong Kong Coliseum, beating Saturday’s record of 7,500 for the semi-finals, Fu also won the ninth frame with a break of 56 before O’Sullivan sealed victory in stunning fashion.

A record crowd of 9,000 witnessing GREATNESS