Ronnie O’Sullivan No.1

Ronnie O’sullivan became only the 3rd player to win the WORLD TITLE 3 times at the CRUCIBLE as he beat  Allister Carter 18-8 in SHEFFIELD .

Ronnie O’Sullivan, 32, becomes the first player ever to hold the official NUMBER 1 ranking on 3 separate occasions, having previously topped the list in 2002/03 and from 2004 to 2006.

I’ve got 3 now and I would like to win more,” said  Ronnie O’Sullivan, whose previous world titles came in 2001 and 2004.

Stephen Maguire, the only player other than Ronnie O’Sullivan to win 2 ranking titles this season, is up to a career high position of 2nd. Shaun Murphy stays 3rd, while Welsh Open champion Mark Selby at 4th.

Allister Carter is into the top 8th for the 1st time in his career as he jumps 7 places to 7th. Ryan Day also moving up 8 spots to 8th.

Crucible semi-finalist Joe Perry has regained a place in the top 16, as have Mark King and  Grand Prix champion Marco Fu (HONG KONG). Mark Allen (NORTHERN IRELAND) now rank 16th from rank 29th.

The 4 players who drop out of the Top 16 are Ken Doherty (18), Mark Williams (22), Stephen Lee (26) and Steve Davis (29).

Liang Wen bo (CHINA), quarter fanalist of world championship rises from 66th to number 40.