Quotes

Obviously I am chuffed to bits, it is everything I ever wanted these past few years to win a ranking title. I've worked so hard for it and it feels brilliant.

"There were moments in the decider when I was thinking back to my near miss in the Wuxi final, but I didn't really have a chance against Neil Robertson in that".

"This was just my week, and it would be nice to think I could have another one before I pack it in, and not have to wait so long".

This time I was determined to go for it if I did, and it worked out. I have had the odd bit of luck this week, but maybe you need that.

"Players talk on tour, they discuss who is the best player never to have won one - and my name has cropped up. But I didn't want to be in that conversation, and winning this means so much after 24 years as a professional".

"Others have said I am playing the best snooker of my career at 40, and I can't disagree with that. I feel comfortable out there".

"It is my biggest payday by far at £100,000, probably double after the world semi-finals, but the money while nice really isn't the thing today".