World champ Selby dedicates title to late father

Mark Selby has been backed to win multiple Crucible titles after stunning Ronnie O’Sullivan to land his maiden triumph at the Dafabet World Championship.

Wed, 07 May, 2014 - 01:00

John Skilbeck

On a night when emotions were running high, Selby dedicated the remarkable victory to his late father.

The 30-year-old Leicester cueman’s tenacity and sheer appetite for the task was rewarded as he triumphed 18-14 and finished with a flourish.

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Courts Place: Canada Place: Sheffield Place: Crucible Person: Selby Person: Mark Selby Person: Ronnie O Person: Sullivan Person: Grinder Person: Cliff Thorburn Person: O’Sullivan Person: Mark Person: John Higgins Person: Graeme Dott Person: Ali Carter Person: Barry Hawkins Event: Dafabet World Championship Organisation: Crucible Organisation: Leicester

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