Ronnie O’Sullivan attributed his World Snooker Championship win to his gladiator spirit after coming from 3-0 down to beat David Gilbert 10-5.
The world number one is hunting a record-equalling seventh title and will now face Mark Allen or Scott Donaldson in the second round.
O’Sullivan reeled off six frames in a row to take control after Gilbert had raced into a 3-0 lead at the Crucible. Gilbert won the first two frames of the second session before O’Sullivan eased over the line.
The six-time champion told the BBC: “I am out there playing, enjoying it and just trying to compete. It is like Gladiator. Russell Crowe has a hole in his arm and knows he is going to die, but you just have to find a way. That is what winners and gladia …
- April 18, 2022
