Ronnie O'Sullivan became first player in 17 years to successfully defend title in a Crucible final that featured eight century breaks, a record-breaking six of them fired by the 'Rocket'
Ronnie O'Sullivan waits to enter the arena at the Crucible Theatre Photograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianRonnie O'Sullivan Jr sits in his father's chair before the startPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian'The Rocket' gets a warm welcome as he takes his placePhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianScrewing back for yet another red ...Photograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianLost in thought or bored, it's hard to read what Ronnie is thinkingPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianO'Sullivan's ability to play both right-handed and left-handed gives him a unique advantage over his opponent, Barry HawkinsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianThe glitz and glamour of snookerPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianO'Sullivan described his triumph as "a bit Harry Potter"Photograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianBoth O'Sullivan and Hawkins had voiced their concerns over the quality of the playing surface during the finalPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianHawkins can only watch as Ronnie clocks up another century breakPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianWith the same name and a taste for his father's success, could we see another champion in the making?Photograph: Tom Jenkins/GuardianContent for now: Ronnie looks delighted to have retained his title but refused to be drawn on whether he would return next year to make another comebackPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian
