However, this latest unforgettable run at an empty Crucible began with an astonishing 10-1 triumph over Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in just 108 minutes - the quickest best-of-19 frame match ever by 41 minutes - but he had to battle much harder to see off Ding Junhui and Mark Williams 13-10. He had pushed his career earnings past 6.2 million (about $10 million) and by November had reclaimed his number one ranking. Higgins was also 19 and just like O'Sullivan 12 months earlier, came through a qualifying event ranked 51 in the world. pic.twitter.com/PoE9RBEcNh. That year he won the Dubai Classic, the Asian Open, the Scottish Masters, the UK Championship, and the Masters.
Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? Hendry, O Hendry holds the record for the most seasons as the no.1 player; he was ranked no.1 for nine seasons. He declared the match over when missing a red in frame six despite leading 24-0 at the time and although he later apologised to Hendry and his fans, O'Sullivan was fined 20,800 for his actions. Hendry won his first major junior tournament, the Scottish U-16 Championship, at age 14.Around this time, he appeared on the junior version of the BBCs Pot Black, a televised single-frame snooker competition that contributed to the games resurgence.At 15, Hendry won the Scottish Amateur Championship. Hendry jokes with ref, The seven-time world champion accepted a two-year wild card from former World Snooker Tour chairman Barry Hearn at the outset of the 2020/21 season and played his first match since the 2012 World Championship when he lost 4-1 to.
How Stephen Hendry changed the way snooker was played and inspired a Davis, 54, beat Hendry in the 1989 World Championship semi-finals en route to winning his last title at the Crucible, with Scotsman Hendry turning the tables at the same stage five years later. Hendry won five consecutive Masters titles between 1989 and 1993 and five consecutive world titles between 1992 and 1996, both records in the modern era. Final report: Ronnie O'Sullivan 18-8 Kyren Wilson, CLICK HERE FOR EVERY 147 BREAK IN SNOOKER HISTORY, WATCH ALL THE CRUCIBLE MAXIMUM BREAKS IN HISTOR, Richard Mann's story of the snooker season, Sporting Life exclusive: Neil Robertson interview, Nick Metcalfe on a decade of World Championship finals, World Championship memories: White always a People's Champion, World Championship memories: O'Sullivan's finest hour, World Championship memories: Higgins prevails but Trump grows, World Championship memories: Joe Johnson: The biggest shock, World Championship memories: 1984 World Championship stands out, World Championship: 6 (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020), UK Championship: 7* (1993, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2018), Masters: 7* (1995, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2017), Century breaks: 1,061* (179 at Crucible*). Hed sacrificed much to get to the top and had no regrets. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. Until 1982, only the world championship counted as a ranking event; two others the International Open and the Professional Players Tournament were then added, as was the UK Championship in 1984. Following the 1996 world championship, Hendrys play slipped. Stephen Hendry holds the record for the youngest ever to win the World Snooker Championship, as he won the 1990 tournament at 21 years and 106 days.
Stephen Hendry has Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby theory Although they've both thrilled the Sheffield crowd with three 147s apiece at snooker's spiritual home, the Rocket's incomprehensibly brilliant maiden maximum in five minutes eight seconds will never be surpassed and it speaks volumes that the closest anyone has ever got is O'Sullivan himself when clocking six minutes and 30 seconds against Marco Fu in 2003. "It's been an unbelievable career," Taylor told BBC Radio 5 live. Last updated on 2 May 20122 May 2012.From the section Snooker. We look back at his 28.
Who Is Stephen Hendry In Snooker? - rookieroad.com "John Higgins is on four, it's very hard to see anyone reaching seven," said Davis, a six-time world champion. While his comments about needing to lose one arm to drop out of the world's top 50 were still going viral, it looked as though he'd bow out when supposedly playing recklessly against Mark Selby in the semi-final. Even before his victory, O'Sullivan was already considered by many to be the greatest player of all time not least because of the number of ranking titles he has collected during his storied 30-year career. 2014 UK Championship Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump DECIDER! Ronnie's reply"I'm never going to be good at getting out of snookers. He had 24 hours to decide whether to take it and he could not resist. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. He's going to be winning this a few times and the other guys better get their act together. Ronnie O'sullivan 147 Break vs. Mark Selby, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Williams 147 break, Snooker Ronnie O'Sullivan - Ding Junhui 147 Break, Ronnie O'Sullivan 13th 147 Maximum vs Matthew Selt UK Championship 2014 {BBC 720p HD}, 147 Classics: Ronnie O'Sullivan in China | Snooker | Eurosport, 147 Classics: Ronnie O'Sullivan | Snooker | Eurosport.
'Embarrassment, anger, sadness': the decline of the great Stephen Hendry It's was the heaviest scoreline since the event's final became best of 19 frames back in 1993 and it's only been matched once since when Stephen Maguire thrashed David Gray in 2004. The scene was vibrant. Indeed OSullivans time span of winning major titles which now stands at 29 years is testament to the astounding longevity of his greatness compared to anyone whos ever picked up a cue, Hendry included. Stream the Scottish Open and more top snooker action live on, 'Feels amazing' Higgins ends 13-month title drought by retaining Championship League crown, Zhao and Yan to miss World Championship ahead of match-fixing hearing. pic.twitter.com/kkjnHt983m. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 1997 World Championship v Mick Price, 2. Stephen Hendry: "Are you saying another record of mine is going? With Judd, we all knew he wasn't playing his best. The rate at which he's been losing his records hasnt been lost on Hendry, who was teased by Hazel Irvine and Steve Davis while on punditry duty about OSullivan potentially reaching 16 centuries at a single World Championship. At the first World Team Cup in 1979, there was not even a Scottish team. In 2006, however, he demonstrated that he still possessed the talent that made him such a force in the 1990s when he claimed the number one ranking once again. It was the biggest margin of victory in the tournament's final since Steve Davis whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in 1988. Ronnie O'Sullivan had not yet turned 18 but he'd already earned his nickname 'The Rocket' after winning a best-of-nine frame encounter in a record-breaking 43 minutes during his debut professional season (1992-93), in which he'd also claimed a maiden non-ranking title and qualified for his first World Championship, where he lost 10-7 to Alan McManus. Until 1982, only the world championship counted as a ranking event; two others the International Open and the Professional Players Tournament were then added, as was the UK Championship in 1984.
He might not have been the last snooker king of Scotland but was the man who inspired a nation, and who brought it respect. "I can't really envisage it happening, there's just going to be more and more players knocking each other out.". Stephen Hendry bestrode the sport in the 90s in an almost imperious way. He claimed the number one ranking in 1990 and held it until White defeated him at the world championship in 1998. A ranking tournament is one that counts towards snooker's world rankings, which were introduced in the 1976-77 season. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2010 World Open - Mark King, 11. Ronnie OSullivan registered the 1000th century break of his extraordinary career to win the final of the 2019 Players Championship. MORE:Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? The Romford potter has amassed 52 more Crucible centuries (179 vs 127) to take his astonishing overall career tally to 1,061 compared to Scotsman's mark of 775 - which is second on the all-time list - while 15 of those were maximums. O'Sullivan's inactivity in the previous season had saw him slump down to 19 in the rankings but his status as world champion earned him a spot in the Masters field. What is the prize money at the 2022 World Snooker Championship? To be fair, Hendry had done everything to lower expectations. No player since Hendry in 1996 had retained the trophy while his 128th Crucible century during the 18-12 triumph over Barry Hawkins saw him move past the Scotsman's all-time record. - Stunning clearance after big White miss, You have to write off the first year OSullivan on Hendry comeback, 'Youve got a long night ahead!' In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. The winning moment The post-match interview The trophy lift Ronnie O'Sullivan is world champion for a sixth time pic.twitter.com/JfO90m22ak, Ronnie O'Sullivan wasn't mincing his words tonight! 'The players coming through are so bad I'd probably have to lose an arm and a leg to fall out of the top 50. After Hendry lost the top ranking in 2007, his play began to decline, and in 2012 he retired suddenly following his loss in the quarterfinals of the snooker world championship. Hendry says he had an unusual feeling when. Unlike White or even Davis, he did not play for the pure love of snooker but because of an obsession with being the best. What Are The Differences Between Snooker And Billiards? They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.
Is Stephen Hendry the Greatest Snooker Ever? Bio & Ranking - Players Bio His top break of 141 was the highest in a World Championship final, beating O'Sullivan's previous best mark of 139 in 2001. At 18, he won his first ranking title, the 1987 Grand Prix. Mark Selby has been playing around 280 minutes to lead 5-4. In 2020, Hendry accepted a tour card for the World Snooker Tour, indicating his return to professional play. All rights reserved. Hendry has the longest unbeaten streak in ranking tournament play, winning 36 consecutive matches in 1990 and 1991. Although he sat out of the 2022 World Snooker Championship qualifying, Hendry stated that he intends to continue competing. When the 96/97 season began, there were nine Scots ranked inside the top 64 and plenty more coming up on the rails.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has won more ranking titles in snooker than any other player, just ahead of Stephen Hendry. Ronnie O'Sullivan's sixth World Championship broke Stephen Hendry's record for the most career ranking titles and also extended his all-time Triple Crown tally to 20. In 1996, with an 1812 victory over Peter Ebdon, Hendry captured his sixth world championship, a feat only two other players (Ray Reardon in the 1970s and Steve Davis in the 1980s) had achieved in the modern era. At age 30 (seven years younger than Reardon was when he won the first of his six world titles) Hendry considered retirement, but he persevered, working with former coach Frank Callan. The 43-year-old, who . Well worth a watch even for Ronnie fans!
Stephen Hendry - Season 2022-2023 - Professional Results Hendry had not even played the game before his parents bought him a half-sized table for Christmas in 1981. Ronnie OSullivan is the greatest snooker player of all time. Having spent most of his career doing his own thing, he suddenly became friendly with the other players and, by his own admission, lost some of his edge. Considering all categories of tournament, including ranking, non-ranking and invitational, Steve Davis has won the most titles in snooker. Hendry, 43, retired on Tuesday after a 13-2 quarter-final defeat by Stephen Maguire ended his 27th consecutive appearance at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2001 LG Cup - Drew Hendry, 6. Having enlisted the help of six-time world champion Ray Reardon to rediscover his magic, he battled past Stephen Maguire (10-6) and Andy Hicks (13-11) before imperiously wiping the floor with Anthony Hamilton (13-3) and Stephen Hendry (17-4) with sessions to spare, while his 18-8 hammering of Graeme Dott was pretty brutal too as he returned to the top of the world rankings, where he'd stay for the next two seasons. Although Stephen Hendry officially retired following the 2012 World Snooker Championship, he announced he would be returning to the World Snooker Tour in 2020.Hendry has competed in a partial schedule during 2021 and 2022. Unseen footage: OSullivan breaks down in tears as seventh world title sinks in, 'I hated it' - O'Sullivan on why he did not enjoy winning seventh world title. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. "Obviously a name for the future.
Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips - YouTube He intends to continue playing, and his tour card has been renewed through 2024. Omissions? "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. pic.twitter.com/K1gRIJLnz9, Mark Selby thought Ronnie O'Sullivan's cavalier approach to getting out of his snookers was disrespectful. This remarkable completion of professional snookers Triple Crown by the young Hendry moved him into the No. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. Graeme Dott, raised on the Easterhouse estate in Glasgow often associated with social decay, demonstrated his iron toughness by becoming world champion in 2006. His youth made him a relatable figure to youngsters everywhere, but especially in Scotland. Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a maximum break 147 in 6 min on first frame!
O'Sullivan has achieved perfection in snooker but Hendry still stands He won 12 frames in a row against the Scotsman, who was beaten with a session to spare, and didn't give Ali Carter much of a look in either, triumphing 18-8. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. 1995: Beats Nigel Bond in the World Championship final. In 2020, Hendry was offered an invitational wildcard by World Snooker Tour, making him eligible to compete again on the circuit. He reeled off six consecutive frames to establish a four-frame advantage at the interval and despite a brief rally by his opponent he wrapped up victory with a break of 78. He's an absolutely wonderful snooker player..
Stephen Hendry's Record Breaking Century | 1994 UK Championship Final Hendry had observed Steve Davis aloofness, the way he set himself apart from his rivals. It capped a tumultuous tournament for O'Sullivan, who had threatened to launch a breakaway tour then required a final-frame decider to edge past veteran Ken Doherty in round two. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. I just try to enjoy the game, compete, try and enjoy what I do, and work hard at my game. However, when pressed for a more serious answer he replied: "I've never bothered about records, I've never performed well if I'm going for stuff like that. "I will try to keep expectations lowthe animal that I am, if I start to get form, then the expectations will rise. He has the record for most century breaks during a tournament, scoring 16 centuries during the 2002 World Snooker Championship. Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and establishing records that took decades to be matched. Discovery company. O'Sullivan's fifth UK Championship is another iconic moment in his career after he followed up the 13th 147 maximum break of his career against Matthew Selt in the last 16 before edging out rising star Judd Trump 10-9 in a truly gripping final that he'd led 9-4. O'Sullivan has always played down his pursuit of the record and maintained that stance in his post-match press conference. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Ronnie O'Sullivan's 18-13 win over Judd Trump at the Crucible Theatre in the World Snooker Championship final in 2022 earned him the biggest prize in the sport for a record-equalling seventh time. A ranking tournament is one that counts towards snooker's world rankings, which were introduced in the 1976-77 season. That's what a champion does, they don't play their best, they get to the final, and they still nearly win it.
He became the first player to score the maximum of 147 three times in tournament play, recording his first 147 in 1992 and two more in 1995 (he scored additional maximums in 1997 and 1998, two in 1999, and others in 2001 and 2009). His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. He is much older and less driven, and the game has moved on with far more players capable now of playing to a high standard. BBC pundit and 1985 world champion Dennis Taylor believes Hendry's achievements mark him out as the stand-out player in the sport's history. believes Hendry's achievements mark him out as the stand-out player in the sport's history. In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. By now, those he had inspired had become good in their own right, and so a decline began which ended in his retirement in 2012 at the age of 43. While anarchy reigned on the big screen, another Scotsman was at the peak of his powers, monopolising TV time as he swept all before him. In 25 years time, maybe that record will fall too. A. Career. @ronnieo147 pic.twitter.com/bCUnSqT2Z0. "It's been an unbelievable career," Taylor told. At 20, he captured the Masters and UK Championship, and at 21 was crowned the youngest ever world champion. While his Triple Crown success dried up for a few years, O'Sullivan was still building his tally of ranking and non-ranking titles and it surely seemed just a matter of time before he'd finally go all the way on the biggest stage of all. "Its just a number at the end of the day, I dont get too caught up with it to be honest with you.". Fast forward to the 2012 World Championship, which he lost to Stephen Maguire, after which he announced his retirement. O'Sullivan came into the Masters on the back of losing the UK Championship final to Mark Selby but bounced back with wins over Liang Wenbo (6-5), Neil Robertson (6-3) and Marco Fu (6-4) before successfully defending his crown with a 10-7 triumph over Joe Perry. Then a week or so afterwards, I was like, OK, he's got the mantle now to live up to. By becoming the first player since Paul Hunter in 2002 to retain it, O'Sullivan could celebrate a record seventh Masters title. O'Sullivan's sixth world title came on his 28th appearance in a row here, and during the final he played his 1,847th Crucible frame to creep past the record previously set by Hendry of 1,846. #snooker #bbcsnooker pic.twitter.com/dgKOL1QXhs, Ronnie O'Sullivan doing this to trail Mark Selby 16-14 in a World Championship semi-final but still ends up winning 17-16 in a match of the ages. Stephen Hendry has admitted he did not want Ronnie O'Sullivan to equal his haul of seven World Championship titles, and does not want him to surpass their now joint-record. Steve Davis says he cannot imagine anyone bettering Stephen Hendry's tally of seven World Championship titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan 775th Century with superb fluke! He wont even be there to present the trophy. A series of records fell in his wake. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? He repeated as world champ from 1992 to 1996.