In terms of weeks spent as world number one, as of April 18, 2022, Stephen Hendry tops the list. Can't stop smiling watching this againpic.twitter.com/vPxSMZhCEo, 1000 x ! Ronnie O'Sullivan's legendary career reaches a new unprecedented milestone, making his 1000th century - 27 years after his first - to win his 35th ranking title! What. "I would say no, because there are so many great players competing against each other to win every tournament," he told BBC Sport. He has played a partial schedule in 2021 and 2022, never making it past the second round of a tournament. 'One from the archives' - Hendry makes fantastic brown to win frame, 'That is the Hendry we remember well!' - Hendry and Robertson not impressed with how some pros train, Hendry: O'Sullivan is the only player that doesnt speak to anyone. 'Feels amazing' Higgins ends 13-month title drought by retaining Championship League crown, Watch Robertson produce magic as Trump leads final Championship League group. His triumph, which came a quarter of a century after he won his first United Kingdom crown as a 17-year-old, also saw O'Sullivan nudge ahead of Stephen Hendry with 19 Triple Crown titles - comprising the World and UK Championships and the Masters. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. At the end of the 198990 season, Hendry, at 21 years 106 days, topped Jimmy White 1812 to become the youngest world champion ever. He has the record for most century breaks during a tournament, scoring 16 centuries during the 2002 World Snooker Championship. 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. At 46 years and 146 days, the oldest ever world champion has most ranking titles (39), most Triple Crowns (21), most UK Championships (7), most Masters titles (7), most career centuries (1,170) and most maximum breaks (15), including the fastest ever made. Copyright 2017-2023 Rookie Road Inc. All rights reserved. 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. He also had lost in the final in 1997, snapping a string of 30 straight wins in that event. He claimed the number one ranking in 1990 and held it until White defeated him at the world championship in 1998. O'Sullivan set up another instalment of his budding rivalry with Mark Selby after beating Joe Perry (6-5), Ali Carter (6-2) and Stephen Maguire (6-1) and he'd edge another titanic tussle between the pair 10-8 to claim his fourth Masters title. Omissions? Stephen Hendry - WPBSA Please subscribe as we've got loads of amazing snooker content coming up over the next few months. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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. "It was a mixture of embarrassment, anger, frustration, sadness, everything," Stephen Hendry says as he remembers how his dominance of snooker unravelled into, in his mind . 2005: Wins his 36th and most recent ranking title at the Malta Cup. I just try to enjoy the game, compete, try and enjoy what I do, and work hard at my game. "One thing you never stop missing as a sportsman is the buzz you get from a crowd. 20 Scots have so far competed in the Crucible stage of the World Championship. 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. "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2010 World Open - Mark King, 11. Maybe they need another talisman to look up to, but the Hendrys of this world are rare. 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. After three semi-final defeats in the 1990s and a shock 10-9 defeat to David Gray in round one of the Millennium edition, O'Sullivan reached his first Crucible final by overcoming Andy Hicks (10-2), Dave Harold (13-6), Peter Ebdon (13-6) and Joe Swail (17-11) before an absorbing 18-14 victory over 1998 champion John Higgins. Stephen Hendry proceeded to defend his title for the following four years. O'Sullivan equalled the record of Stephen Hendry by winning his seventh World Championship . 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. SUBSCRIBE for the biggest and best videos from the only official World Snooker channel on YouTubeWebsite: www.wst.tvTwitter: @WeAreWSTFacebook: /WorldSnooker. He intends to continue playing, and his tour card has been renewed through 2024. 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. In 2020, Hendry accepted a tour card for the World Snooker Tour, indicating his return to professional play. 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. 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. 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.. #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. He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is Joe Davis, who won 15 consecutive titles from 1927 to 1946. His tour card was subsequently renewed for another two seasons.. 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. 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. 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. The Rocket dominated from the start against Neil Robertson, winning 10-4, and finished in style by reaching a career milestone which may never be passed. Stephen Hendry's Record Breaking Century | 1994 UK Championship Final 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. In 25 years time, maybe that record will fall too. 1 spot in the world rankings for the first time. All rights reserved. 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. 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). 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. He practised with military discipline, watched over by his no-nonsense manager, Ian Doyle, and the rewards came quickly. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. On either side of this triumph, he appeared in two other Crucible finals. "You could still have business interests and still play, but he's chosen not to. Ronnie O'Sullivan's sixth World Championship breaks the ranking title Why Do Snooker Players Use Their Chins When Shooting. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. Ronnie's reply"I'm never going to be good at getting out of snookers. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. All rights reserved. In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. 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 . At the age of 17 years and 358 days he became the youngest ever winner of a ranking event and that record still stands. "It's been an unbelievable career," Taylor told. Twelve months earlier, the Rocket hit the headlines for the wrong reasons at the Barbican when forfeiting his quarter-final against Stephen Hendry when trailing 4-1 in the first to nine frames. Is Stephen Hendry the Greatest Snooker Ever? Bio & Ranking - Players Bio His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. Four months later he'd bring a packed house to their feet yet again with his third maximum break of the season and his third at the Crucible. Finishes Tournaments played: 3 Category Winner It was the eighth maximum of his career and he followed it up by thrashing Stephen Maguire 10-2 for his fourth UK title. Although he sat out of the 2022 World Snooker Championship qualifying, Hendry stated that he intends to continue competing. O'Sullivan set to pass another Hendry record What Is The Prize of The World Snooker Championship? 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. 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. Career Total Statistics Tournament Record Most Frequent Opponents Rounds Reached Century Frequency Centuries per Season Graph Ranking History Prize Money History. Earlier breaks of 116 and 105 had moved OSullivan onto 999 and any speculation that he would wait for the World Championship to reach a thousand was ended with a sumptuous 134. 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. Growing up, he also spent time living in Edinburgh and Fife. Way back in 1993 at the age of 17 he became the youngest winner of a ranking event at the UK Championship, and 27 years on he's bagged a record-breaking 37th as the oldest Crucible champion since Reardon in 1978. 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. Hendry says he had an unusual feeling when. Tuesday 03 May 2022 09:19. 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. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2003 World Championship - Marco Fu, 7. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. 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,". Stephen Hendry - Season 2022-2023 - Professional Results Three months later he successfully defended the World Championship title for the first time in his career. The Scot, who dropped out of the elite top 16 earlier this season and is currently ranked 23, admitted having to qualify for this year's World Championship for the first time since 1988 "was not a nice feeling". Stephen Hendry has admitted he did not want Ronnie OSullivan to equal his haul of seven World Championship titles, and does not want him to surpass their now joint-record. It almost took the pressure off me kind of thing, not that I'm under pressure to do anything. However, he began competing again in 2021. O'Sullivan has achieved perfection in snooker but Hendry still stands pic.twitter.com/kkjnHt983m. A ranking tournament is one that counts towards snooker's world rankings, which were introduced in the 1976-77 season. Maybe not that night, because there's still a little bit of sadness that he equalled my record. At the first World Team Cup in 1979, there was not even a Scottish team. "Its just a number at the end of the day, I dont get too caught up with it to be honest with you.". 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. While many had given the enigmatic Rocket GOAT status on talent grounds long before hed surpassed Stephen Hendrys records for most ranking titles (36) and Triple Crowns (18) due to the countless moments of unfathomable genius and blockbusting entertainment hed treated us to since bursting onto the scene in 1993, the statistics have now landed the knockout blow.
