Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with Ivan Toney after beating Trump to win World Grand Prix

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ivan Toney made an unlikely duo as they celebrated the Rocket’s World Grand Prix win.

Following the Rocket’s victory over Judd Trump in Sunday’s World Grand Prix, Brentford striker Ivan Toney celebrated with Ronnie O’Sullivan and his father. The football player scored in a 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest shortly after serving an eight-month suspension for breaking the FA’s betting policies.

Toney participated in taking pictures with his son, the snooker legend, in images that Ronnie O’Sullivan Sr. posted. Only one week after rallying from behind to win his seventh Masters title against Ali Carter, the Rocket was in a good mood after overcoming Trump once more.

Although O’Sullivan and Toney’s relationship is unknown, the Brentford charmer’s father was a promising snooker player who had faced off against players like Alex Higgins and Jimmy White in the past.

In 2022, Toney remarked, “I have always liked and appreciated snooker.” “My dad could play it really well once. In addition to frequently facing elite club players, he also faced notable players such as Jimmy White, Alex Higgins, and others in exhibition or club matches.

“He wasn’t a million miles off getting to pro level, but lost a few key matches and it went on the back burner. Snooker is very tough, with fine margins and no room for error. Northampton has seen some very good players emerge from there, or base themselves there.

“When I was younger, I watched Rory McLeod at the Barratts Snooker Club in Northampton. I believe Peter Ebdon and Kyren Wilson have also played there. My biggest mishap? I can reach a maximum of 40. And without a doubt, Ronnie O’Sullivan is my favorite player. I admire that he is aggressive on every shot and wants to pot the ball.