Ronnie O’Sullivan triumphs after staging an impressive comeback from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Judd Trump with a 10-7 score in the World Grand Prix final. Initially, Trump dominated, sweeping all frames in the first session. However, O’Sullivan narrowed the lead, ending the afternoon 5-3 behind.

The crucial turning point in the match occurred when O’Sullivan, overcame a 6-3 lag. He embarked on a winning streak of six frames, capitalizing on Trump’s errors—a missed black in the 14th frame and a brown in the next. Despite losing one frame, O’Sullivan secured the 17th frame, earning his victory in Leicester.

O’Sullivan, in a post-match interview with ITV4, expressed his contentment, saying, “I enjoyed that.” He attributed his improved performance throughout the week to a healthier diet, thanking his new air fryer and smoothie maker. Reflecting on his semi-final match, he remarked, “I played some of my best snooker ever against Ding Junhui.”

This Ronnie O’Sullivan triumph added £100,000 to his earnings and marked his 41st ranking title. He recounted his early struggles in the final, stating, “Judd blasted off the table to go 4-0 and I thought this could be an early night, like a 10-1 job. But managing to nick a few frames this afternoon brought me some optimism.”

Acknowledging Trump’s formidable skills, O’Sullivan described him as a warrior and identified him as the favourite for the upcoming World Championship. He also drew a comparison with his recent Masters final, where he similarly overturned a 6-3 deficit against Ali Carter to win his record eighth title.

O’Sullivan concluded by reflecting on his career and growth, “I’ve got a lot of experience now, having won many tournaments and learned a great deal about the game. I believe I am probably a better all-round player than I have ever been.”