Judd Trump ended his year-long trophy drought in style with a 9-7 victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final of the Northern Ireland Open.
He denied O'Sullivan, who claimed the Champion of Champions title last week, the chance of back-to-back wins in a thrilling encounter in Belfast.
There was never more than one frame between them as they reached the interval all-square at 4-4.
A break of 134 saw O'Sullivan take a 7-6 lead after the resumption but world number five Trump then won three frames in succession to claim the Alex Higgins Trophy and £70,000 first prize to go with his first victory in 13 months.
"It's nice to play with freedom again"
— World Snooker (@WorldSnooker) November 18, 2018
Too hot for Ronnie O'Sullivan in Belfast, @judd147t silenced his doubters by claiming a ninth ranking title tonight! 👏
How well has this guy played this week!? #NIOpen pic.twitter.com/OE6bn6JZoK
