Ronnie O’Sullivan secures first win since World Championships while his conqueror Aaron Hill bows out

World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan came from behind to beat Brian Ochoiski (Steven Paston/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his first victory since winning his sixth world title by coming behind to beat French youngster Brian Ochoiski 4-2 at the English Open.

Following his latest Crucible triumph in August, O’Sullivan suffered a shock loss to Cork teenager Aaron Hill at the European Masters and then withdrew from the Championship League due to its Covid-19 isolation rules.