‘That was the title’ – Robertson on why O’Sullivan was so close to record Crucible triumph

“Ronnie Ou0027Sullivan remains tied with Stephen Hendry as the most prolific world champion of the modern era on seven Crucible titles apiece, but Neil Robertson believes he was only a win away from making it eight world crowns earlier this month. Ou0027Sullivanu0027s 13-10 defeat to an inspired Stuart Bingham in the last eight was marred by controversy that cost him a clear run to glory at the flagship event.”