John Higgins claimed his second Welsh Open title with a 9-4 victory over defending champion Ali Carter in Sunday night's final at the Newport Centre.
The world champion had entered the evening session 6-2 up after dominating the afternoon's proceedings in Gwent. The 34-year-old admitted his blistering start to the match had set him on the way to victory, believing it was some of the best snooker he has played.
"That's the best I have ever felt to be honest, I didn't know what was going on," he said.
"I was zoned in and I am delighted with how I played. But I also got a bit of luck, there were a lot of little rubs of the green that snooker players can see that went my way. Ali also had a few bad kicks."
Higgins hopes his success in Wales can be a boost ahead of his defence of his world crown later in the year.
He said: "That's what we're building towards, and this will give me confidence and I am looking forward to it."
Carter had no complaints about his defeat but was disappointed to relinquish his title.
He said: "I was under all sorts of pressure and I was just glad to make a game of it. I would have been glad to get back to 7-5, but he's done me 9-4 in the end. The crowd have been great this week and I am disappointed I couldn't keep my title, but I had a good go."
Higgins was always in control after surging 5-0 ahead with a near-immaculate display.
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