Ronnie O’Sullivan was warm in his praise of the new UK Champion. Photo: Xinhua
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Mark Selby downs Ronnie O’Sullivan to seal second UK Championship title
Leicester man adds a second UK Championship to his world title with a 10-7 win over Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final on Sunday
England’s Mark Selby celebrates with his family after winning the final of the UK Championship against Ronnie O’Sullivan in York. Photo: Xinhua
Mark Selby added a second UK Championship to his world title with a 10-7 win over Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final on Sunday.
World number one Selby swept into a 7-2 lead before five-champion O’Sullivan clawed his way back to 7-5 and then 8-7.
But the 33-year-old held his nerve to become just the sixth player to secure the world and UK titles in the same calendar year.
“To play Ronnie in any game means it’s always a great atmosphere and gives you a buzz and makes you want to play well. I had to be on top of my game today,” said Selby who also won the UK title in 2013.
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O’Sullivan said: “I scored all right, but I missed too many easy balls.
“I think I did all right considering he’s world number one and so far ahead of everyone else.”