Ronnie O'Sullivan's legendary status reached yet another level when breaking the ranking title record of 36 that he'd previously shared with Stephen Hendry by landing the biggest of the lot for the sixth time. OSullivan beat Judd Trump to win his seventh World Championship, I couldnt care less what Stephen Hendry or anyone else says Allen on slow-play critics, Why theres no hiding place for anyone at the Shoot Out, he was fined several times in the last 12 months. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Stephen Hendry | Sport | The Guardian What is the prize money at the 2022 World Snooker Championship? Its now undisputed, if it wasnt already. All these matches are part of the process, and getting me comfortable in arenas again. Tribute to Stephen Hendry. 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. Remarkably, just like against Selby, this would be a match-winning 147 as he beat Mark Williams 13-7 in round two before seeing off Liang Wenbo (13-7) and Stephen Hendry (17-6) to reach the final. He wont even be there to present the trophy. Photo: AP While Hendry is happy with his progress, he insisted that this was . He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. Hendry, 43, retired on Tuesday after a 13-2 quarter-final defeat by Stephen Maguire . Tied at 42 pints apiece, Sinclair hit the deck and Werbeniuk went to the bar for a celebratory beer. His tour card was subsequently renewed for another two seasons.. 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. The 53-year-old, who first lifted the famous trophy aged 21, quipped: "Well he cant become the youngest world champion, not even Ronnie can do that., Davis replied: But he is playing like Benjamin Button.. In 2020, Hendry was offered an invitational wildcard by World Snooker Tour, making him eligible to compete again on the circuit. 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. "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. 2014 UK Championship Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump DECIDER! Once it happened, it was almost kind of a relief, said Hendry. Earlier in the tournament he'd beaten Marcus Campbell (10-4), Ali Carter (13-8), Stuart Bingham (13-4) and Judd Trump 17-11. 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. But despite trailing 16-14, he brilliantly won three frames on the trot to complete a remarkable day of semi-final snooker before wiping the floor with Kyren Wilson 18-8 in front of the returning, adoring, Crucible crowd. 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. Once he decided he'd be the greatest player in the world, he achieved that.". He has the record for most century breaks during a tournament, scoring 16 centuries during the 2002 World Snooker Championship. This maximum in an exhibition against Reanne Evans last year is also well worth a watch. 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. What Is The Prize of The World Snooker Championship? To be fair, Hendry had done everything to lower expectations. Stephen Hendry's Record Breaking Century | 1994 UK Championship Final Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is Joe Davis, who won 15 consecutive titles from 1927 to 1946. Having recently been awarded an OBE for his services to snooker, the Rocket beat Mark Williams (6-5), Mark Selby (6-3), Stuart Bingham (6-3) before annihilating Barry Hawkins 10-1 to equal Hendry's tally of six Masters titles. The circuit currently boasts only eight Scottish professionals. 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). "For me - and I've said it since 1990 - he's the greatest player ever to lift a snooker cue. As a seven-time World Champion, Hendry is the most successful player in the modern era of the World Snooker Championship and holds the record for the most seasons as world number one. The deadline to enter the sport's blue-chip event was Monday at lunchtime, but the Scotsman has opted against playing as he continues his work as a TV pundit away from the table with the 46th World Championship at the Crucible staged between 16 April-2 May LIVE on Eurosport. 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. 1996: Fifth consecutive world title comes with final victory over Peter Ebdon. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Even Neil Robertson is laughing by the end of the title-winning break. Davis, who lost the 1989 and 1990 UK Championship finals to Hendry, continued: "In a way I feel that it's quite a sad day for me. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2010 World Open - Mark King, 11. Well worth a watch even for Ronnie fans! Stephen Hendry - Season 2022-2023 - Professional Results In 1984, at age 15, Hendry became the youngest Scottish amateur snooker champion in history. The groan of appreciation from Stephen Hendry accompanies it perfectly. A. Career. @ronnieo147 pic.twitter.com/bCUnSqT2Z0. He represented his nation at the highest level of a hugely popular sport with distinction, winning 36 ranking tournaments including seven World Championships. 1 spot in the world rankings for the first time. When the 96/97 season began, there were nine Scots ranked inside the top 64 and plenty more coming up on the rails. Career Total Statistics Tournament Record Most Frequent Opponents Rounds Reached Century Frequency Centuries per Season Graph Ranking History Prize Money History. After winning his first World Championship in 1990, he became the youngest player ever to lift the title at 21. Mon Oct 15 2018 - 13:17. 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,". While many had given the enigmatic Rocket GOAT status on talent grounds long before he'd surpassed Stephen Hendry's records for most ranking titles (36) and Triple Crowns (18) due to the . 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. Stephen Gordon Hendry was born on January 13, 1969, in South Queensferry, Scotland. His all-time leading tally of 20 Triple Crowns, which also consists of seven UK Championships and seven Masters, is now two more than what Hendry achieved in his legendary career, although the Scotsman condensed his 18 (7 worlds, 5 UKs & 6 Masters) into a formidable 10-year spell from 1989 to 1999. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Hendry says he had an unusual feeling when. We look back at his 28 years of astonishing milestones, achievements statistics, maximum breaks, and fan-pleasing antics. 2005: Wins his 36th and most recent ranking title at the Malta Cup. The record was previously set by Stephen Hendry back in 1999. We look back at his 28. The result gained revenge from losing a deciding frame in that year's Charity Challenge final, in which Hendry scored an iconic maximum break. As the Scottish Open begins in Edinburgh, its worth remembering that this had not always been the case. He might not have been the last snooker king of Scotland but was the man who inspired a nation, and who brought it respect. All 12 of the Crucible 147 breaks in multiscreen ranked by speed.Ronnie O'Sullivan's unbreakable record is only challenged by his second maximum while @nr147 is the new entry at number eight. His top break of 141 was the highest in a World Championship final, beating O'Sullivan's previous best mark of 139 in 2001. Hendry continued his ascent in his third professional season, winning his first world ranking titles at the 1987 Rothmans Grand Prix and the 1988 British Open. OSullivan's magic seventh World Championship title against Judd Trump 21 years after his first finally draws him level with the 'King of the Crucible', but he stands alone at the top for all the other records that matter and many others. "Then you let the snooker gods decide what they're going to decide, and these 17 days they were on my side. Ronnie O'Sullivan is happy to share the World Snooker Championship record with 'absolute legend' Stephen Hendry but feels that the feat means more to the Scot than it does to. 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. Stephen Hendry has been one of the most successful snooker players in recent history and is widely regarded as one of the best to ever play the game.Tied with Ronnie OSullivan at seven titles apiece, no one has won more World Snooker Championships in the modern era than Hendry.Keep reading to find out all about his background and career, as well as what the snooker superstar is up to today. 20 Scots have so far competed in the Crucible stage of the World Championship. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. Stephen Hendry responds after Ronnie O'Sullivan equals World Yes, that's yet another record and four clear of Hendry. I'm sure you're as excited watching at home as we are here." He said: "I think it meant more to him than it does to me, to have seven world titles. 'pic.twitter.com/7eVJQ8XH6D, If you consider the high stakes, the context, the pressure, this must be one of the greatest shots in the history of snooker from Ronnie OSullivan. At 18, he won his first ranking title, the 1987 Grand Prix. 'It's just a number': Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down record-equalling While Davis, the world number 39, has continued to play on the tour along with another legend, Jimmy White [ranked 44], Hendry has opted to quit 13 years after winning his last world title in 1999. Then a week or so afterwards, I was like, OK, he's got the mantle now to live up to. Last updated on 2 May 20122 May 2012.From the section Snooker. Despite eventually signing the official WPBSA players' contract after initially refusing to do so, O'Sullivan decided to miss virtually the entire 2012-13 season but thankfully announced at the end of February that he would return at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 1997 World Championship v Mick Price, 2. Ronnie O'Sullivan v Barry Hawkins | FINAL 2016 Dafabet Masters Session 1, Joe Perry vs Ronnie O'Sullivan Masters 2017 (Final)( Session 2), Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Shaun Murphy - 2017 UK Championship, THE BEST OF 2018 UK FINAL! Ronnie OSullivan is the greatest snooker player of all time. During this period in the early 1990s, a wave of Scottish talent flooded the professional ranks. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. 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). Eight years on from his initial retirement from the professional sport at the age of 43 at the end of the 2011/12 season . In typical fashion, the 100th point of his 1000th century was secured left-handed, and O'Sullivan - to continued, rapturous applause - went on to clear the table fully, even the white finding its way to the pocket to deny what would've been a 141.
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