However, Hawkins prevailed in the decider to win the match 13--12, the first time in 14 years that Hawkins had beaten O'Sullivan in a competitive match, and only the second time in 13 years that O'Sullivan had failed to reach the World Championship quarterfinals.
Hawkins prevailed in the decider. This was however. This was to win the match 13--12 that Hawkins had beaten O'Sullivan in a competitive match, and only the second time in 13 years that O'Sullivan had failed to reach the World Championship quarterfinals.13--12 was the first time in 14 years.