Mark Selby used his Scottish Open triumph to compare finalist Jack Lisowski to the great Ronnie O’Sullivan after becoming the first man to win two Home Nations events in one season.

The Jester from Leicester toppled world No.14 Lisowski 9-6 under Glasgow’s Emirates Arena lights, delivering a characteristically composed performance to scupper the Cheltenham potter’s hopes of a maiden ranking event.

Lisowski has now reached three major finals, falling short of the finish line at the 2019 China Open and the 2018 Riga Masters before encountering a superb Selby in Glasgow last Sunday.

But the three-time world champion – who will compete at the Masters alongside Lisowski in January – knows just how dangerous the fluent left-hander can be, hailing his burgeoning talent and drawing striking parallels with 36-time ranking event winner O’Sullivan.

“I’m over the moon to win – I knew I needed to perform because if I didn’t he could easily blow me away like a Ronnie O’Sullivan sort of player,” the 36-year-old said.

“Jack is fantastic and great to watch – he’s probably actually the closest I’ve seen to O’Sullivan in terms of natural ability, and if I wasn’t playing him in the final I’d have wanted him to win as he’s a phenomenal talent.

“I thought it was a good final but every credit to Jack as he’s such a great talent – I enjoyed watching him when I was sat in my seat and he was strolling round the table like he was in slippers and had a cigar.

“Ronnie has pulled out of the Masters but I wouldn’t say it’s a weakened field – with Jack playing like that I’d say he’s almost replaced Ronnie to be honest."

Lisowski’s wait for a maiden crowning glory goes on, meanwhile, failing to convert his unquestionable natural talent into silverware once again after succumbing to Selby breaks of 117, 78 and 75.

But like his opponent, he was able to turn his attention to a positive future, taking considerable confidence from his week in Scotland and predicting a blockbuster 2020 is on the horizon.

“I’ve got to take the positives and it’s been a big step forward for me this week – I’ve built some momentum and played some amazing snooker,” the 28-year-old said.

“You’ve got to think about defeats rationally otherwise you can get depressed – there are so many other tournaments so it’s just a numbers game and about consistency rather than blowing hot and cold.

“Mark is an amazing competitor – his safety is so strong and he’s so gritty, and it just shows that my game is a little bit one-dimensional and I’m still learning the other part of it.

“When I learn that other part of it then I’ll be a good player – I just need to combine that flamboyant side with the safety side.”

The Scottish Open was live on Eurosport, Eurosport Player and Quest with studio analysis from Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jimmy White