Stephen Hendry believes Mark Selby to be a greater threat to his record of seven World Snooker Championship titles than Ronnie O'Sullivan, says Steve Davis. 2014 UK Championship Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump DECIDER! In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. 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. Mark Selby has been playing around 280 minutes to lead 5-4. The 53-year-old Scotsman won 70 matches from 90 played at the Crucible between 1986 and 2012 when he appeared 27 times and lifted the world trophy on seven occasions in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999. Hendry was full-on attack, casting safety aside and always looking to open the balls and kill frames off in one visit. He'd previously brushed aside Dott (6-3), Ding Junhui (6-2) and Jimmy White (6-1) as he continued to dazzle the crowds. Welcome to my brand new YouTube channel, Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips. Stephen Hendry retires after World Snooker Championship defeat 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. 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. In 25 years time, maybe that record will fall too. Is Stephen Hendry set to quit comeback after opting out of - Eurosport He's going to be winning this a few times and the other guys better get their act together. "For me - and I've said it since 1990 - he's the greatest player ever to lift a snooker cue. 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!!! 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. O'Sullivan's longevity at the top is almost as remarkable as his breathtaking standard of play and his mind-boggling collection of records, titles and century milestones. 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. It was the eighth maximum of his career and he followed it up by thrashing Stephen Maguire 10-2 for his fourth UK title. 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. Who Is Stephen Hendry In Snooker? - rookieroad.com Walter Donaldson became the world champion in the post-war era, but for a long time, Scotland lagged behind the other UK nations. 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. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Stephen-Hendry, Electric Scotland - Biography of Stephen Hendry. Eight years on from his initial retirement from the professional sport at the age of 43 at the end of the 2011/12 season, Hendry accepted an Invitational Tour Card from World Snooker Tour to pave the way for an incredible comeback to the sport that he once dominated. However, he began competing again in 2021. 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. 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. Stephen Hendry 'didn't want' Ronnie O'Sullivan to equal world title All rights reserved. Higgins was also 19 and just like O'Sullivan 12 months earlier, came through a qualifying event ranked 51 in the world. Hendry has the longest unbeaten streak in ranking tournament play, winning 36 consecutive matches in 1990 and 1991. O'Sullivan equalled the record of Stephen Hendry by winning his seventh World Championship . 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. Hendrys seven world titles all came during his dominant spell in the 1990s, which also included eight consecutive seasons as world No. 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. Maybe they need another talisman to look up to, but the Hendrys of this world are rare. To be the best was all he had ever wanted. . Hendrys streak cooled in the 2000s, but he remained competitive, even reclaiming his No. The result gained revenge from losing a deciding frame in that year's Charity Challenge final, in which Hendry scored an iconic maximum break. Ronnie O'Sullivan (1992-) 6x Worlds, 7x UK champ, 7x Masters, 37 ranking titles, 1061 centuries, 15 147s Stephen Hendry (1985-2012) 7x Worlds, 5x UK champ, 6x Masters, 36 ranking titles, 775 centuries, 11 147s Who is the GOAT? RT for Ronnie Like for Hendry pic.twitter.com/S4MiKoDhHG. ", Ronnie O'Sullivan has won seven world titles, CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO WATCH ALL THE CRUCIBLE 147s, Crucible Champions: A look at every winner, Crucible memories: White a People's Champion, Joint most World Championships (7, equal with Stephen Hendry), Oldest ever world champion (46 years, 148 days), Youngest ever ranking winner (17 years, 358 days UK Championship, 1993), Joint most Crucible appearances (30, equal with Steve Davis), Most consecutive Crucible appearances (30), Most Crucible match wins (74 from 97 matches), Joint most Crucible 147s (3, level with Stephen Hendry). The prodigious talent underlined his rich potential in emphatic fashion at just his second UK Championship by beating Ken Doherty, Steve Davis and Darren Morgan before defeating Stephen Hendry, who'd already won three world titles, two UK crowns and five successive Masters by this time, 106 in the final. All rights reserved. Stephen Hendry with his now girlfriend of four years Lauren Thundow The couple first launched a bid to build more homes on the site in 2008 and later won planning permission. Growing up, he also spent time living in Edinburgh and Fife. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan reacts to equalling 'absolute legend' Stephen Hendry Stephen Hendry's Crucible record unbeatable - Davis - BBC Sport The groan of appreciation from Stephen Hendry accompanies it perfectly. Ronnie OSullivan registered the 1000th century break of his extraordinary career to win the final of the 2019 Players Championship. At 19 years and 69 days, O'Sullivan became the youngest Masters champion and that record stands today. 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. Despite what he says about his cue action. Hendry says he had an unusual feeling when. Joe is a sub-editor for Sporting News UK. 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. 1995: Beats Nigel Bond in the World Championship final. Hendry had observed Steve Davis aloofness, the way he set himself apart from his rivals. It takes too much time practicing getting out of snookers, I'd rather practice break building." '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. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. However, given the varying format changes in the tournament's early life, most records in the sport are now taken from the period beginning 1969, when the knockout format at the world championship was reintroduced. Hendry was 30 and the extraordinary intensity he had given to be the best seemed to wane. Turning professional at 17, Hendry made a strong start in his first season, winning the 1986 Scottish Professional Championship. You put all that work in to get the record but if he does then fair play because he's taken the game to another level. Stephen Hendry with wife Mandy and son Blaine after beating Mark Williams 18-11 to win a record seventh world title. "John Higgins is on four, it's very hard to see anyone. History repeated itself three years on from his maiden world title in the sense he'd suffered a first-round exit 12 months earlier, this time against Marco Fu despite firing in a 147 break. 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. 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. Any excuse to dig this uppic.twitter.com/hzoGnnsx9W, 1. 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. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. During this period in the early 1990s, a wave of Scottish talent flooded the professional ranks. This year he made the back pages for making amends in majestic fashion by compiling a breathtaking 147 break in the deciding frame of his semi-final with Mark Selby. We look back at his 28 years of astonishing milestones, achievements statistics, maximum breaks, and fan-pleasing antics. Considering all categories of tournament, including ranking, non-ranking and invitational, Steve Davis has won the most titles in snooker. 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. MORE:Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? 1. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2003 World Championship - Marco Fu, 7. 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. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? The winner of this weeks Scottish Open receives the Stephen Hendry trophy. It was the biggest margin of victory in the tournament's final since Steve Davis whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in 1988. Why Do Snooker Players Use Their Chins When Shooting. 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. Discovery company. This maximum in an exhibition against Reanne Evans last year is also well worth a watch. 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. 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. 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. I just try to enjoy the game, compete, try and enjoy what I do, and work hard at my game. His five match wins during this edition took him to 74 Crucible victories, four more than one of other Hendrys few remaining records. #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. This is a shame as the audience at the Meadowbank Centre would surely love to salute him. But in 2014,. He shares the record for most World Snooker Championship wins with Ronnie OSullivan: both have seven titles. In recognition of his excellence in the sport, Hendry was knighted, receiving a MBE recognition in 1994. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. His comeback was much anticipated but has been largely underwhelming. Once again, Hendry was setting records, with an unprecedented seventh world title. 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. 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. He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. At 18, he won his first ranking title, the 1987 Grand Prix. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and. Hendry, 43, retired on Tuesday after a 13-2 quarter-final defeat by Stephen Maguire . Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2007 Northern Ireland Trophy - Ali Carter, 8. Ronnie O'Sullivan has won more ranking titles in snooker than any other player, just ahead of Stephen Hendry. 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. His youth made him a relatable figure to youngsters everywhere, but especially in Scotland. At the moment it is about trying to get back to playing some good snooker.". Hendry changed the way snooker was played, ushering in a more attacking era and establishing records that took decades to be matched. 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. Rookie Road may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. "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 managed it in six minutes and there was an amusing moment at the end when he removed the sponsor logo from his waistcoat! BBC commentators and presenters for 2022 World Snooker Championship. - Hendry and Robertson not impressed with how some pros train, Hendry: O'Sullivan is the only player that doesnt speak to anyone. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? Hendry, O He competed in the World Amateur Championship that year, setting a record for being the youngest entrant ever.. 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. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. I'm sure you're as excited watching at home as we are here." With Judd, we all knew he wasn't playing his best. 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. A. Career. @ronnieo147 pic.twitter.com/bCUnSqT2Z0. In 1984, at age 15, Hendry became the youngest Scottish amateur snooker champion in history. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. Fast forward to the 2012 World Championship, which he lost to Stephen Maguire, after which he announced his retirement. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. At 20, he captured the Masters and UK Championship, and at 21 was crowned the youngest ever world champion. Corrections? pic.twitter.com/l31qIFsXDp, Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his match 10-1 in 108 minutes. He had 24 hours to decide whether to take it and he could not resist. BBC commentators and presenters for 2022 World Snooker Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan on whether he's just created the greatest sporting documentary of all time after giving it the fairytale ending. Three months later he successfully defended the World Championship title for the first time in his career. The 43-year-old, who . 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,". 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 had pushed his career earnings past 6.2 million (about $10 million) and by November had reclaimed his number one ranking. 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. He's an absolutely wonderful snooker player.. At 53, it is surely impossible for Hendry to recapture former glories. I wouldn't say it's the wrong decision - it's just down to the individual.". His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. Ronnie O'Sullivan's career statistics and records as he equals Stephen Stephen Hendry: Key records Ranking title wins: 36 World titles: 7 UK titles: 5 Masters titles: 6 Crucible match wins: 70 Crucible win percentage: 77.78% Career win percentage: 68.54%. 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. What is the prize money at the 2022 World Snooker Championship? 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. 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. 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. He might not have been the last snooker king of Scotland but was the man who inspired a nation, and who brought it respect. Mark Allen, Mark Selby and John Higgins had all thwarted his attempts to lift the Crucible trophy for a fourth time as he failed to get past the quarter-final in any of the previous three seasons. His tour card was subsequently renewed for another two seasons.. To be fair, Hendry had done everything to lower expectations. It almost took the pressure off me kind of thing, not that I'm under pressure to do anything. 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. 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. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. How Stephen Hendry changed the way snooker was played and inspired a "The ultimate goal is to play one more match at the Crucible. 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. McManus would win the Masters itself in 1994. "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. 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. 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. 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. "It's been an unbelievable career," Taylor told BBC Radio 5 live. Copyright 2017-2023 Rookie Road Inc. All rights reserved. The Scot finished as the year-end rankings leader for eight seasons in a row from 1989/90 to 1996/97. Its now undisputed, if it wasnt already. O'Sullivan set to pass another Hendry record 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. Although he sat out of the 2022 World Snooker Championship qualifying, Hendry stated that he intends to continue competing. Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a maximum break 147 in 6 min on first frame! WPBSA Head Office: World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, 75 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NT, Victories in Sheffield for Hendry and Wallace, White and Doherty to Meet in World Seniors Final. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2000 Scottish Open v Quinten Hann, 5. 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. 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. Four years later, he turned professional. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). "But records are there to be broken. Career Total Statistics Tournament Record Most Frequent Opponents Rounds Reached Century Frequency Centuries per Season Graph Ranking History Prize Money History. Even Neil Robertson is laughing by the end of the title-winning break. 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. 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. However, one big difference was how he approached the game itself. The record was previously set by Stephen Hendry back in 1999. Discovery company. Stephen Hendry's Crucible record unbeatable - Davis - BBC Sport 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. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan's sixth World Championship breaks the ranking title
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