Ronnie O'Sullivan wins fifth world title – in pictures

Ronnie O'Sullivan waits to enter the arena at the Crucible Theatre Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Ronnie O'Sullivan Jr sits in his father's chair before the start Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

'The Rocket' gets a warm welcome as he takes his place Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Screwing back for yet another red ... Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Lost in thought or bored, it's hard to read what Ronnie is thinking Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

O'Sullivan's ability to play both right-handed and left-handed gives him a unique advantage over his opponent, Barry Hawkins Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The glitz and glamour of snooker Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

O'Sullivan described his triumph as "a bit Harry Potter" Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Both O'Sullivan and Hawkins had voiced their concerns over the quality of the playing surface during the final Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Hawkins can only watch as Ronnie clocks up another century break Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

With the same name and a taste for his father's success, could we see another champion in the making? Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Content for now: Ronnie looks delighted to have retained his title but refused to be drawn on whether he would return next year to make another comeback Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian