Ronnie O'Sullivan became the oldest UK snooker champion as he secured a 10-7 victory over China's Ding Junhui to claim a record-extending eighth title in York.
Seven-time world champion O'Sullivan, who turns 48 today, has seen his career come full circle. At 17, he was the youngest player to win the UK Championship in 1993.
"Each tournament I win and play in, I take great pleasure from," O'Sullivan said. "There was a big crowd and I wanted to leave blood, sweat and tears on the table. I came out and gave it my all and I love competing.
"I keep thinking at some point you have to stop winning but I am doing all right and I will keep on going until the wheels fall off."
It was the Englishman's 40th ranking title.
