Ronnie O’Sullivan has claimed his third World Championship crown after completing a comprehensive 18-8 win over Ali Carter in the final.

Resuming the final session 16-8 in front, O’Sullivan wasted little time in securing the two frames he needed.

The 32-year-old started the evening’s play with a 69 break and after Carter missed a chance to claw a frame back, O’Sullivan’s 34 sealed the win.

He is the third person to be a champion three times after Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry.

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After a scrappy evening session, Ronnie O’Sullivan won the final three frames to extend his lead over Ali Carter in the World Championship final in The Crucible Theatree, Sheffeld.

Leading 6-2 after the opening session, O’Sullivan started well enough to increase his advantage. Despite of making several mistakes, Ali Carter managed to reduce deficit to 8-3.

O’Sullivan ended with a lead 11-5 overnight.

The 32-year-old, who has only shown glimpses of the scintillating form that defeated Stephen Hendry in the last four, needs to win just seven more frames to secure his third world title.

Carter, playing in his first world final, will be disappointed that he has not made more of an impression against an opponent who has not been firing on all cylinders.