Hendry has always known that sole ownership of the sports most prestigious record was on borrowed time and recently insisted it would be an honour to share it with the player who stunned him as a 17-year-old in the 1993 UK Championship final. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. There have been as many as 20 rankings tournament in a single season in recent years. Stephen Hendry | Sport | The Guardian Stephen . 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. Higgins, 47, continues to have a successful career at the top level with 31 ranking event victories to his name, including four world titles. Hendry, who turned pro in 1985 aged 16, twice managed to win all three prestigious tournaments in one season (1989-90 & 95-96) - a feat O'Sullivan has never achieved - but only managed four more ranking triumphs this Millennium until he retired at the age of 43 following his 27th consecutive World Championship in 2012. These days, he is playing not just against the new players but his own past, judged by the performances of his pomp and suffering in comparison. Hendry holds the record for the most seasons as the no.1 player; he was ranked no.1 for nine seasons. McManus would win the Masters itself in 1994. Hed sacrificed much to get to the top and had no regrets. Stephen Hendry - Season 2022-2023 - Professional Results "Hendry: "Well he can't become the youngest world champion"Davis: "But he is playing like Benjamin Button." Eight years on from his initial retirement from the professional sport at the age of 43 at the end of the 2011/12 season . Wishaws John Higgins was taken with one of his brothers to a snooker club as a boy by their father, who could have a social drink with his friends while his sons were happily occupied. A year after John Higgins got his revenge in the 2006 final with a nail-biting 10-9 that went down to the black, O'Sullivan broke the heart of 19-year-old sensation Ding Junhui with a resounding 10-3 triumph featuring four Rocket centuries, including a fine clearance of 143. Stephen Hendry - News on the professional snooker player - Metro It was almost like that. His top break of 141 was the highest in a World Championship final, beating O'Sullivan's previous best mark of 139 in 2001. He wont even be there to present the trophy. It was the biggest margin of victory in the tournament's final since Steve Davis whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in 1988. He turned professional the following year, and when he won the Grand Prix in 1987, he became the youngest player to win a tournament. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. But it was a strange feeling I had. He repeated as world champ from 1992 to 1996. That's what a champion does, they don't play their best, they get to the final, and they still nearly win it. 'Embarrassment, anger, sadness': the decline of the great Stephen Hendry 1 ranking for a period in 2005. He's an absolutely wonderful snooker player.. Career Total Statistics Tournament Record Most Frequent Opponents Rounds Reached Century Frequency Centuries per Season Graph Ranking History Prize Money History. #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. Despite what he says about his cue action. As an added bonus, here's how he equalled Stephen Hendry's century break record of 775 against Ricky Walden Ronnie O'Sullivan's incredible career in numbers, RONNIE O'SULLIVAN WINS HIS SIXTH WORLD SNOOKER TITLE AT THE CRUCIBLE, Ronnie O'Sullivan wins UK Championship 1993, B&H Masters 1995 Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan Vs John Higgins Part 2, SNOOKER UK CHAMP 1997 final O`Sullivan vs Hendry part 2, Stephen Hendry 147 v Ronnie O'Sullivan Decider Charity Challenge 1997, 2001 World Snooker Championship Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs John Higgins, 2004 World Snooker Championship Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Graeme Dott Session 4 (BBC), 2005 Snooker the Masters Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs John Higgins Frame 9-13, DECIDER O'Sullivan v Selby SF 2007 UK Championship, 2007 Snooker UK Championship Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Stephen Maguire Frame 9-12, Ronnie's 147 v Williams at the 2008 World Championship, 2008 World Snooker Championship Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Ali Carter Frame 21-24, 2009 Snooker The Masters Final Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby Frame 13-18, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Ali Carter 2012 World Championship, Amazing 2013 World Championship Final | O'Sullivan - Hawkins, Selby v O'Sullivan FINAL FRAME 2014 Masters HD1080p. At the age of 17 years and 358 days he became the youngest ever winner of a ranking event and that record still stands. 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. Nobody could stop him this time as he downed former champions Peter Ebdon (10-4), Mark Williams (13-6) and Neil Robertson (13-10) before waltzing past Matthew Stevens (17-10) in the semi-finals and Ali Carter 18-11 for the title. He was employed on a lucrative contract promoting cue sports in China and enjoyed punditry and leisure time spent playing golf, but nothing can compare with the thrill of competition. It takes too much time practicing getting out of snookers, I'd rather practice break building." pic.twitter.com/jWWr6mfcAd. Fellow Glaswegian Anthony McGill has won two and Edinburghs Chris Small, forced to retire in 2005 due to a chronic back condition, one. Hendry has the longest unbeaten streak in ranking tournament play, winning 36 consecutive matches in 1990 and 1991. But in 2014,. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Allen, Ronnie O'Sullivan's seven UK Championship titles, Ronnie O'Sullivan is world champion for a sixth time, Ronnie O'Sullivan Fastest 147 Break Ever | 1997 Snooker World Championship | Eurosport, Ronnie O'Sullivan v James Wattana - 147 Break, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Graeme Dott 147 break, Ronnie O'Sullivan v Quinten Hann - 147 break, Must see!!! 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. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. 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. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? However, he began competing again in 2021. Joe is a sub-editor for Sporting News UK. Stephen Hendry has opted out of entering the 2022 World Snooker Championship qualifiers only 12 months after returning following a nine-year absence. Due tohis early success, Hendry earned the nickname The Golden Boy. His continued dominance led him to also become known as The Ice Man and The King of the Crucible. Even though he failed to defend his world championship title in 1991, Hendry struck back the following year, taking down White once again in the final of the 1992 World Snooker Championship. 2005: Wins his 36th and most recent ranking title at the Malta Cup. Copyright 2017-2023 Rookie Road Inc. All rights reserved. Hendry, O'Sullivan, Davis and the players with the most trophies, Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? Ronnie O'Sullivan roof raising moment part 6567676: The way he scores the 100th point of his 1000th century. "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. His youth made him a relatable figure to youngsters everywhere, but especially in Scotland. He represented his nation at the highest level of a hugely popular sport with distinction, winning 36 ranking tournaments including seven World Championships. Walter Donaldson became the world champion in the post-war era, but for a long time, Scotland lagged behind the other UK nations. 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. He's going to be winning this a few times and the other guys better get their act together. Once it happened, it was almost kind of a relief, said Hendry. I'm sure you're as excited watching at home as we are here." That year he won the Dubai Classic, the Asian Open, the Scottish Masters, the UK Championship, and the Masters. This is a shame as the audience at the Meadowbank Centre would surely love to salute him. It is unclear if Hendry will be offered another wild card to continue playing or if he will accept it. Last updated on 2 May 20122 May 2012.From the section Snooker. Hendrys father bought him a junior-sized snooker table for Christmas when he was twelve.He became obsessed with the game, quickly developing his skills, and began competing in junior amateur tournaments. 1999: Wins his record seventh world title, seeing off Mark Williams in the final. 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. From 1992 until his defeat by Ken Doherty in the 1997 World Championship final, he won 29 consecutive matches at the Crucible, a modern-era record. "John Higgins is on four, it's very hard to see anyone. There, the Rocket punished Mark Selby 10-4 but the Jester would of course get his revenge in the World Championship final later that season. It earned him 75 of the 11million+ he's now won 30 years later. Never, ever a dull moment watching Ronnie.pic.twitter.com/wIryNNsPha, Trying to get Ronnie O'Sullivan enthused about the excitement and romance of his own storylines is a tough gig. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. Considering all categories of tournament, including ranking, non-ranking and invitational, Steve Davis has won the most titles in snooker. "Obviously a name for the future. The Rocket not only equalled Steve Davis' record of six UK titles by defeating Shaun Murphy 10-5 but he also moved level with Stephen Hendry on 18 Triple Crown triumphs. As the Scottish Open begins in Edinburgh, its worth remembering that this had not always been the case. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. His comeback was much anticipated but has been largely underwhelming. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. All rights reserved. Stephen Hendry's Record Breaking Century | 1994 UK Championship Final 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Although he remained a fixture in the sports top 10 rankings, he was unable to equal the heights he had reached in the previous decade. The result gained revenge from losing a deciding frame in that year's Charity Challenge final, in which Hendry scored an iconic maximum break. Higgins showed some early promise, developed a maturity in his game beyond his years and won the junior event at the 1991 World Masters in Birmingham, beating fellow 15-year-olds Ronnie OSullivan and Mark Williams en route. By becoming the first player since Paul Hunter in 2002 to retain it, O'Sullivan could celebrate a record seventh Masters title. - Hendry and Robertson not impressed with how some pros train, Hendry: O'Sullivan is the only player that doesnt speak to anyone. O'Sullivan equalled the record of Stephen Hendry by winning his seventh World Championship . Ronnie O'Sullivan has won more ranking titles in snooker than any other player, just ahead of Stephen Hendry. - Stunning clearance after big White miss, You have to write off the first year OSullivan on Hendry comeback, 'Youve got a long night ahead!' 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2003 World Championship - Marco Fu, 7. What TV channel is 2022 World Snooker Championship final? Updates? Evans slams 'disgusting' prize money in women's snooker as Baipat claims world title, Hendry had stated his main aim was to come through four qualifying rounds to return to the Crucible, scene of his finest moments in the sport, when he embarked upon his comeback after working with much-lauded SightRight coach, "I know that kind of means nothing, but when I first started with Stephen Feeney, I wanted to get back to enjoying playing snooker again even if it was on the practice table,". Interviews over a few. In contrast, OSullivan has won his Crucible crowns over more than two decades, with his first coming in 2001 and his latest in 2022. 'It's just a number': Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down record-equalling Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. The year was 1996. I wouldn't say it's the wrong decision - it's just down to the individual.". Ronnie OSullivan registered the 1000th century break of his extraordinary career to win the final of the 2019 Players Championship. 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. Tribute to Stephen Hendry. A series of records fell in his wake. The Rocket had earlier joked with BBC's presenter Hazel Irvine during the trophy ceremony that Hendry can share the record with him for another year. In terms of weeks spent as world number one, as of April 18, 2022, Stephen Hendry tops the list. Three months later he successfully defended the World Championship title for the first time in his career. Harry Latham-Coyle. After losing to Stephen Maguire in the quarterfinal of the 2012 World Snooker Championship, Hendry announced his retirement, stating that he was dissatisfied with his ability to maintain an acceptably high level of competition. "Its just a number at the end of the day, I dont get too caught up with it to be honest with you.". Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. 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. "For me - and I've said it since 1990 - he's the greatest player ever to lift a snooker cue. He hadn't been at his fluent best earlier in the tournament but managed three century breaks and 10 above 50 when the trophy was on the line. 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. Just by being here as world number one no less the Romford man was setting a record for most consecutive Crucible appearances with 30, a tally that is level with Steve Davis overall record. Turning professional at 17, Hendry made a strong start in his first season, winning the 1986 Scottish Professional Championship. Unlike White or even Davis, he did not play for the pure love of snooker but because of an obsession with being the best. I didnt want Ronnie to equal my record and I dont want him to beat my record, why would I? Hendry said on the WST Podcast. 6x World champion 7x UK champion 7x Masters champion 20 Triple Crowns A record 37th ranking title 1,061 century breaks 15 147s Legendary brilliance on the table Legendary entertainment off it Ronnie O'Sullivan, the GOAT pic.twitter.com/jeDAixy07w. He capped off his incredible season by defeating Jimmy White in the final of the World Snooker Championship, winning his first world championship title,and setting a record for becoming the youngest to do so at the age of 21. Perhaps it had to if he was to avoid serious burnout. From March 1990 to January 1991, Hendry won 5 straight titles and 36 consecutive matches to post the longest unbeaten string in the sports history. There were so many - 70 titles in total - that we had to settle on just a dozen. Rocket's 30 years at Crucible - Ronnie O'Sullivan set to pass another Stephen Hendry record at 46th World Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan holds almost all of the key records in snooker, but. Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed a record-breaking seventh UK Championship title with a 10-6 victory over Mark Allen at the York Barbican. Four years later, he turned professional. He competed in the World Amateur Championship that year, setting a record for being the youngest entrant ever.. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 China Open - Elliot Slessor, 15. O'Sullivan may well still be a solitary world title shy of Hendry's historic mark of seven after his 18-8 victory over Kyren Wilson drew him level with Steve Davis and Ray Reardon, but few can possibly dispute the Rocket's unofficial status as the greatest snooker player of all time. He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. Hendry himself did not rule out someone overtaking his record eventually, even if the odds are against it. Article bookmarked. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. O'Sullivan was riding on a crest of a wave by the end of the year and after edging out Peter Ebdon 9-8 in the quarter-finals and Mark Williams 9-6 in the semis, the Rocket destroyed Ken Doherty 10-1 to land his third UK title. As if to underline how disappointing the comeback has been, the man himself did not enter the event. Ronnie O'Sullivan 2014 UK Championship - Matthew Selt, 14. He has the record for most century breaks during a tournament, scoring 16 centuries during the 2002 World Snooker Championship. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2008 World Championship - Mark Williams, 10. The Scot finished as the year-end rankings leader for eight seasons in a row from 1989/90 to 1996/97. To be the best was all he had ever wanted. O'Sullivan has achieved perfection in snooker but Hendry still stands But I'm not going to lie and say I did want him to equal that because I didn't., Stream top snooker action, including the Shoot Out, 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. He might not have been the last snooker king of Scotland but was the man who inspired a nation, and who brought it respect. Stephen Hendry says Hong Kong is his favourite city and he hopes for a Following the 1996 world championship, Hendrys play slipped. He remains the only player to have compiled a 147 break during the one-table stage of the semi-finals of the World Championship (1995). Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2011 Paul Hunter Classic - Adam Duffy, 12. Why Do Snooker Players Use Their Chins When Shooting. BBC commentators and presenters for 2022 World Snooker Championship. O'Sullivan has always played down his pursuit of the record and maintained that stance in his post-match press conference. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. He has played only a handful of events and found victories hard to come by. Stephen Hendry bestrode the sport in the 90s in an almost imperious way. 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. He has won 36 full-ranking titles to date, including 18 Triple Crown titles bettered only by OSullivan as well as having compiled 11 maximum breaks during his career. Finishes Tournaments played: 3 Category Winner Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2001 LG Cup - Drew Hendry, 6. Enjoy. Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and establishing records that took decades to be matched. "But records are there to be broken. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 1999 Welsh Open v James Wattana, 3. After being ranked number one in the world for eight consecutive seasons, he lost the top spot with a first-round loss in the 1998 world championship. At 20, he captured the Masters and UK Championship, and at 21 was crowned the youngest ever world champion. The record was previously set by Stephen Hendry back in 1999. In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. Victories in the Scottish Open and the Irish Masters rebuilt his confidence, and at the 1999 world championship he survived an especially tough draw to reach the final, in which he defeated Mark Williams 1811. It was one of six tons he managed in the final - another record - and his victory at the age of 37 meant he was the oldest player since Ray Reardon in 1978 to become world champion. At the first World Team Cup in 1979, there was not even a Scottish team. Prodigy then, legend now. 1995: Beats Nigel Bond in the World Championship final. Here's a look back through time at his 20 Triple Crown titles, his 15 career maximums and the typically memorable moment he scored his 1000th century last year. "Jimmy White would probably feel that even though he's not at the cutting edge any more, he's enjoyed the challenge of trying to stay within the game, and I've enjoyed the same challenge, but obviously Stephen didn't. He intends to continue playing, and his tour card has been renewed through 2024.
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