Ronnie O'Sullivan Wins Eighth Masters Title, Oldest Ever Winner
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Ronnie O'Sullivan fought back to beat Ali Carter 10-7 in the final of the 2024 Masters at Alexandra Palace in London, becoming the oldest winner of the tournament at the age of 48.
O'Sullivan's Victory
O'Sullivan, who won his first Masters title in 1995 at the age of 19, trailed 7-5 at one stage but won the last three frames to secure victory.
The victory was O'Sullivan's eighth Masters title, moving him one clear of Stephen Hendry's record of seven.
The Match
The match was a close contest, with both players in good form. O'Sullivan made a break of 138 in the third frame, the highest of the match.
Carter made a break of 137 in the seventh frame, but O'Sullivan responded with a break of 113 in the next frame.
The match went down to the wire, with O'Sullivan winning the last three frames to seal the victory.
O'Sullivan's Reaction
"I'm over the moon," O'Sullivan said after the match.
"It's a great feeling to win the Masters again. It's the most prestigious tournament in snooker, and it's always a special feeling to win it."
"I'm not getting any younger, but I'm still enjoying my snooker and I'm still winning tournaments."
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