Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed the Hong Kong Masters title.

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Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed the Hong Kong Masters title.

The seven-time world champion, Ronnie O'Sullivan bagged the Hong Kong Masters title after smashing out home favorite Marco Fu in front of 9,000 Hong Kong spectators.

Ronnie edged out Marco Fu by 6-4 in the finals of the Hong Kong Masters snooker event.

Ronnie eased into a 5-2 lead with breaks of 52, 71, 59 and 105 and compiled another half-century in the eighth frame before Fu cleared the colors to keep the match alive.

Later Marco Fu won the ninth frame with a break of 56 before O'Sullivan sealed victory in stunning fashion.