“In the past he could lose his head or play absolutely shocking, but now he is so consistent, he doesn’t play any rash shots. He tries to play it down, but I think he’s more determined than ever. “Ronnie was a hero of mine growing up, and he’s already the best player that’s ever lived, but I think he wants to confirm it by winning a seventh title. There have been times I didn’t think it would happen, but now it’s here.
Trump, who won the title in 2019, said: “It’s always been a dream of mine to play Ronnie in the final. The ? game ❤️ ? #ilovesnooker | /Lg94NuoTrE Trump survived an epic fightback from Mark Williams to clinch victory in a deciding frame, while O’Sullivan duly completed a 17-11 win over John Higgins to become, at 46, the oldest player to reach a Crucible final since Ray Reardon in 1982.Īs well as a record-equalling seventh world title for O’Sullivan or a second for Trump, plus a £500,000 first prize, the world number one ranking will also be stake over four sessions which conclude on Monday evening. Judd Trump is relishing his “dream” World Snooker Championship final against Ronnie O’Sullivan after the pair came through their last-four clashes in contrasting style at the Crucible on Saturday.