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. 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. '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. One of snooker's all-time greats Scotland's Stephen Hendry remains the player with the most World Championship titles to his name in the modern era following his record seven Crucible crowns won from 1990-1999. 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 seventh and final World Snooker Championship title in 1999 set a record for most of all timea record which he held solely until Ronnie OSullivan tied the record with his 2022 championship win. 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. To qualify for that would be incredible. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. "Hendry: "Well he can't become the youngest world champion"Davis: "But he is playing like Benjamin Button." There were a handful of Scottish professionals in the early years of TV snooker but they did not seriously challenge for titles, although one hard man, Eddie Sinclair, did take on the notoriously thirsty Canadian Bill Werbeniuk in a legendary drinking contest. 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. Now in the world's top 16 for the first time, Ronnie O'Sullivan booked his place in the Masters tournament automatically, having made his debut the previous year after coming through the qualifying event ranked 57 in the world. 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 almost took the pressure off me kind of thing, not that I'm under pressure to do anything. There were so many - 70 titles in total - that we had to settle on just a dozen. At 19 years and 69 days, O'Sullivan became the youngest Masters champion and that record stands today. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? 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. I just try to enjoy the game, compete, try and enjoy what I do, and work hard at my game. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. Hendry was full-on attack, casting safety aside and always looking to open the balls and kill frames off in one visit. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. But it was a strange feeling I had. 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. It was the biggest margin of victory in the tournament's final since Steve Davis whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in 1988. I'm sure you're as excited watching at home as we are here." He claimed the number one ranking in 1990 and held it until White defeated him at the world championship in 1998. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. He'd previously brushed aside Dott (6-3), Ding Junhui (6-2) and Jimmy White (6-1) as he continued to dazzle the crowds. 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 intends to continue playing, and his tour card has been renewed through 2024. 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. He has played only a handful of events and found victories hard to come by. Evans slams 'disgusting' prize money in women's snooker as Baipat claims world title. Welcome to my brand new YouTube channel, Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. Hendry holds the record for the most seasons as the no.1 player; he was ranked no.1 for nine seasons. 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. Tribute to Stephen Hendry. He set a professional snooker record by scoring 556 unanswered points in a 6-0 quarter-final victory over Ricky Walden in 58 minutes and went on to reach his 10th final in the event - breaking Hendry's previous best of nine. "Steve Davis: "Have you got any left? On that occasion he was thrashed 5-1 by Dennis Taylor in the wildcard round but this was a completely different story, overcoming John Parrott, Terry Griffiths and Peter Ebdon prior to a 9-3 triumph over fellow teenage sensation John Higgins. O'Sullivan set to pass another Hendry record He has played a partial schedule in 2021 and 2022, never making it past the second round of a tournament. He had pushed his career earnings past 6.2 million (about $10 million) and by November had reclaimed his number one ranking. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. He has the record for most century breaks during a tournament, scoring 16 centuries during the 2002 World Snooker Championship. He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. 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. He's going to be winning this a few times and the other guys better get their act together. Once again, Hendry was setting records, with an unprecedented seventh world title. 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. . 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 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. At 53, it is surely impossible for Hendry to recapture former glories. When the 96/97 season began, there were nine Scots ranked inside the top 64 and plenty more coming up on the rails. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan 775th Century with superb fluke! At the first World Team Cup in 1979, there was not even a Scottish team. Omissions? All rights reserved. One of snookers all-time greats Scotlands Stephen Hendry remains the player with the most World Championship titles to his name in the modern era following his record seven Crucible crowns won from 1990-1999. 2014 UK Championship Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump DECIDER! Finishes Tournaments played: 3 Category Winner His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. 1999: Wins his record seventh world title, seeing off Mark Williams in the final. 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. 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. The record was previously set by Stephen Hendry back in 1999. 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. 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. 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. 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. Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and. Rocket Ronnie's 30 years at Crucible O'Sullivan set to pass another Hendry record, 'Crucible return is ultimate goal' Hendry ready to continue playing, Age winning first ranking title: 18 (1987 Grand Prix), Age winning first world title: 21 (1990 World Championship), Age winning last ranking title: 36 (2005 Malta Cup). 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. It was almost like that. "You could still have business interests and still play, but he's chosen not to. Last updated on 2 May 20122 May 2012.From the section Snooker. I can't explain it. Harry Latham-Coyle. The following season, he successfully defended that title and won the World Doubles Championship with partner Mike Hallett. 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. That year he also won the Australian Masters and successfully defended his Scottish Professional Championship and World Doubles Championship titles.. "I can't really envisage it happening, there's just going to be more and more players knocking each other out.". 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. MORE:Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? BBC commentators and presenters for 2022 World Snooker Championship. 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. 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. A series of records fell in his wake. 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. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. pic.twitter.com/PoE9RBEcNh. Eight years on from his initial retirement from the professional sport at the age of 43 at the end of the 2011/12 season . He repeated as world champ from 1992 to 1996. His youth made him a relatable figure to youngsters everywhere, but especially in Scotland. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2010 World Open - Mark King, 11. Ronnie O'Sullivan on whether he's just created the greatest sporting documentary of all time after giving it the fairytale ending. A ranking tournament is one that counts towards snooker's world rankings, which were introduced in the 1976-77 season. Hendry had observed Steve Davis aloofness, the way he set himself apart from his rivals. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2014 Welsh Open - Ding Junhui, 13. #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. For good measure Hendry also spent a recordbreaking nine years as world No 1, ahead of. Rookie Road may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. 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. OSullivan has already ticked off the other major records Hendry held including most Triple Crown wins and most ranking tournament titles. He practised with military discipline, watched over by his no-nonsense manager, Ian Doyle, and the rewards came quickly. Last week, he was thrashed 5-0 by Matthew Stevens in the German Masters qualifiers. The age of professionalism in Scottish snooker came courtesy of a shy teenager who possessed a laser-like focus rarely witnessed before or since. The groan of appreciation from Stephen Hendry accompanies it perfectly. "For me - and I've said it since 1990 - he's the greatest player ever to lift a snooker cue. 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. It earned him 75 of the 11million+ he's now won 30 years later. Mon Oct 15 2018 - 13:17. 1. 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 . "I will try to keep expectations lowthe animal that I am, if I start to get form, then the expectations will rise. 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. 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. "Its just a number at the end of the day, I dont get too caught up with it to be honest with you.". It takes too much time practicing getting out of snookers, I'd rather practice break building." pic.twitter.com/jWWr6mfcAd. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In 2020, Hendry accepted a tour card for the World Snooker Tour, indicating his return to professional play. Interviews over a few. 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 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. One of the most joyous scenes in all of British cinema is the opening to Trainspotting, which sees Renton and his pals careening down Princes Street and other parts of Edinburgh to Iggy Pops Lust for Life. "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. But in 2014,. His swashbuckling professional career spanning 28 glorious years has taken snooker fans to mesmerising heights and even at the age of 44, his continued brilliance and popularity across all generations is keeping him very much at the forefront of the sport. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. His top break of 141 was the highest in a World Championship final, beating O'Sullivan's previous best mark of 139 in 2001. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2008 World Championship - Mark Williams, 10. Once he decided he'd be the greatest player in the world, he achieved that.". 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. 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. 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. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. McManus would win the Masters itself in 1994. 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! Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. At 18, he won his first ranking title, the 1987 Grand Prix. 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). 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. 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. He also had lost in the final in 1997, snapping a string of 30 straight wins in that event. 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.
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