World snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he will spend the prize money from his record-equalling seventh title by purchasing a rigid inflatable boat.
O’Sullivan moved level with Stephen Hendry for the most world titles in the modern era as he defeated Judd Trump 18-13 on Monday. In the afternoon session, Trump won six of eight frames to make the score 14-11 before O’Sullivan sealed his famous win and the £500,000 prize as he took four of the evening’s first six frames.
The 'Rocket' shared an emotional embrace with his opponent at the end of the match before greeting his children, who ran into the arena to share his historic moment. The 46-year-old has become the oldest world champion in history, eclipsing the record set by Ray Reardon who was 45 when he won his sixth title aged 45.
O’Sullivan secured the prize money of half a million pounds when he equalled Hendry’s Open era record of seven titles. He plans to go to the Lake District and ‘explore’ - while also staying fit enough to compete and elongate his legendary career.
“I’m going to do loads of stuff, I’m going to travel,” O’Sullivan said. “I might go to the Lake District, I’ve already got like a house boat up there but I might go and buy a little RIB and explore the lake and just have some fun.
“I’m just going to be enjoying myself and getting fit as well.”
The World No. 1 added he is planning to play plenty of exhibitions to excite and entertain fans, while he is also planning a trip to Cairo in Egypt.
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While it is more than seven months away, O’Sullivan could be celebrating again soon as his odds to win the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for the first time is already down to 4-1 among bookmakers. Steve Davis won the gong in 1988 while Hendry finished second behind England international footballer Paul Gascoigne in 1990.
O’Sullivan has been snubbed down the years and was shortlisted for the 2020 award but missed out on the top three despite winning his sixth world title. The snooker icon admitted he does not care about accolades like the iconic BBC award.
“I won’t ever get that one. I don’t know why,” O’Sullivan revealed. “I don’t think I’ll be in the hunt. I don’t think so.
“It’s not one I want to win. I’m not bothered about awards, trophies or accolades.
