O'Sullivan won the championship. Image Credit: Benjamin Mole/WST
Chinanews client, August 17th. In the final of the 2020 World Snooker Championships that ended early on the 17th, Beijing time, "Rocket" O'Sullivan defeated Karen Wilson 18:8, winning for the sixth time in his career The champion of the world championship symbolizing the highest honor in the snooker field. At the same time, this is also O'Sullivan's 37th ranking championship title, surpassing "Billiard Emperor" Hendry (36 titles) to enjoy the first place in history.
The finals of the World Championships will take 35 rounds of 18 wins and will be divided into four stages. In the first two stages of the finals, the scores of the two sides were once stalemate. O'Sullivan led by 10:7 with more stable performance.
In the third stage, O'Sullivan ushered in an explosion. After losing one game, he won seven straight games and entered the decisive stage with 17:8 and 9 match points. In the fourth stage, O'Sullivan did not give Karen Wilson any more chances, and finally defeated his opponent 18:8 and won his sixth World Championship championship.
O'Sullivan won the world championship for the sixth time. Image Credit: Benjamin Mole/WST
In the history of the World Championships, Davis and Rilton also won six championships. O'Sullivan tied the two celebrities with this championship, only one short of Hendry's record of seven titles. At the same time, this is also O'Sullivan's 37th ranking championship title, surpassing "Billiard Emperor" Hendry (36 titles) to enjoy the first place in history.
"I never really thought about these titles. When I was a child, I dreamed of being able to come here to play and fight for the fun of this sport. I still try to play for happiness, come to this arena and enjoy With these victories, this dream has become a reality to some extent." Speaking of the record he created, O'Sullivan said with emotion.
Regarding the future, he said: "I think my strength is sports life. My state fluctuates and my mentality occasionally wanders. I will try again to see if I can do it again. Try hard, just like I did in this tournament." (End)