O'Sullivan Wins China Open Snooker CrownRonnie O'Sullivan defeated world number one Mark Williams 9-3 to win the China Open snooker championships on Sunday, December 17.In taking the first prize of US$75,000s, world number four O'Sullivan also became only the seventh man in history to successfully defend a world ranking title. The 25-year-old Williams had to console himself with a cheque for 39,000 dollars and the knowledge he had further extended his already considerable gap ahead of his rivals at the top of the world rankings. O'Sullivan's victory ended a barren run that has seen him not claim a world ranking event title since the Regal Scottish last April. It was also his 10th win in 13 career meetings with Williams. |
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