Ronnie OâSullivan gave an emotional interview following a powerful moment with Judd Trump after winning his seventh World Championship title on Monday night.The 46-year-old became the oldest world champion in Crucible history with an 18-13 victory over Trump.OâSullivan, who equals Stephen Hendryâs record in the modern era, claimed the £500,000 top prize and shared a beautiful moment with his fellow finalist immediately afterwards.Trump applauded his opponent and the pair shared a long hug while exchanging some kind words.âI was so emotional,â OâSullivan admitted during a powerful interview with Eurosport. âTo finally get over the line, I just thought it would never happen.âI gave him a big hug and I was just sobbing in his arms. And he said such lovely words.
âWhat he said to me blew me away to be honest. It just blew me away. I love Judd. I love him, heâs a great lad, and I didnât realise what he thought of me until then.
âDifferent respect there, you know. I didnât realise how he sees me and how Iâve been part of his development.
"Itâs great for snooker that weâve got someone like Judd, playing the way he plays. Thereâs a couple more coming through [Zhao] Xintong, itâs going to be brilliant.
"Thatâs my best result ever I think."
Asked if it was the nicest moment heâd experienced in the Crucible, a visibly emotional OâSullivan said: âWithout a doubt. What he said, Judd, just done me in! Honestly.â
Video: Ronnie O'Sullivan's emotional interview
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Wow. Itâs very rare to see The Rocket like that in interviews.
As the interviewer said: âThis is a side to you that we seldom get to see because we know that youâre an entertainer on the baize but actually it means everything.â
OâSullivan replied: âItâs just what Judd said there, you know.â