'Virtually impossible' – Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals key reason behind seventh world snooker title triumph

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed he felt like the «cue ball was on a piece of string» as he claimed a record-equalling seventh world title at the Crucible Theatre. The world No. 1 produced some of the best scoring form of his career in Sheffield as he compiled 15 century breaks and 46 over 50 in equalling old foe Stephen Hendry's 1990s haul of titles with an epic 18-13 final win over Judd Trump.

Ad/> «At times, I felt like the cue ball was on a piece of string,» said O'Sullivan. «I was putting it where I wanted. In some ways, it didn’t matter where the balls were.

Snooker'It should be great' — O'Sullivan to play Singapore exhibition matches in JuneA DAY AGO »I just knew there were keys shots I had to get to and I was confident I was able to do it. /> O'Sullivan was clinical among the balls during wins over David Gilbert (10-5), Mark Allen (13-4) and Stephen Maguire (13-5) but reserved his very best in a 17-11 win over John Higgins in the semi-finals. Two key moments of that match illustrated O'Sullivan's brilliance as he forced a re-spotted black in the 16th and final frame of the second session that gave him a 10-6 lead before the final day.

/> And a miraculous clearance of 82 he made leading 10-7 on the Saturday morning after period of tension-ridden safety play with the Scotsman attempting to turn the match back in his favour. That knock was one of the best of all time at the Crucible, ranking alongside the 92 he produced in the seventh frame of the 2012 final against Ali Carter in an 18-11 win. O’Sullivan exclusive: World champion on how he beat self-doubt to lift seventh title 'You don't fall off radar overnight' – O'Sullivan reveals plans for eighth world title bid «I don’t think I’m the best potter or the best in