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. 1996: Fifth consecutive world title comes with final victory over Peter Ebdon. "The ultimate goal is to play one more match at the Crucible. Evans slams 'disgusting' prize money in women's snooker as Baipat claims world title. Stephen Hendry, (born January 13, 1969, Edinburgh, Scotland), Scottish snooker player who won a record seven world titles and dominated the game throughout the 1990s. 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. 1995: Beats Nigel Bond in the World Championship final. Later Career Well worth a watch even for Ronnie fans! Even Neil Robertson is laughing by the end of the title-winning break. He repeated as world champ from 1992 to 1996. 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. By becoming the first player since Paul Hunter in 2002 to retain it, O'Sullivan could celebrate a record seventh Masters title. When the 96/97 season began, there were nine Scots ranked inside the top 64 and plenty more coming up on the rails. Who set these standards? Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2007 UK Championship - Mark Selby, 9. 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. MORE:Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? Who Is Stephen Hendry In Snooker? - rookieroad.com However, one big difference was how he approached the game itself. His seventh and final World Snooker Championship title in 1999 set a record for most of all time -a record which he held solely until Ronnie O'Sullivan tied the record with his 2022 championship win. Final report: Ronnie O'Sullivan 18-8 Kyren Wilson, CLICK HERE FOR EVERY 147 BREAK IN SNOOKER HISTORY, WATCH ALL THE CRUCIBLE MAXIMUM BREAKS IN HISTOR, Richard Mann's story of the snooker season, Sporting Life exclusive: Neil Robertson interview, Nick Metcalfe on a decade of World Championship finals, World Championship memories: White always a People's Champion, World Championship memories: O'Sullivan's finest hour, World Championship memories: Higgins prevails but Trump grows, World Championship memories: Joe Johnson: The biggest shock, World Championship memories: 1984 World Championship stands out, World Championship: 6 (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2020), UK Championship: 7* (1993, 1997, 2001, 2007, 2014, 2017, 2018), Masters: 7* (1995, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2017), Century breaks: 1,061* (179 at Crucible*). It was almost like that. The Scot finished as the year-end rankings leader for eight seasons in a row from 1989/90 to 1996/97. On either side of this triumph, he appeared in two other Crucible finals. After witnessing Ronnie O'Sullivan finally tie his longstanding record of seven World Snooker Championship titles, Stephen Hendry said he was "surprised it's taken him so long." The seemingly. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. 'Feels amazing' Higgins ends 13-month title drought by retaining Championship League crown, Watch Robertson produce magic as Trump leads final Championship League group. After winning his first World Championship in 1990, he became the youngest player ever to lift the title at 21. The following season, he successfully defended that title and won the World Doubles Championship with partner Mike Hallett. 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. There were so many - 70 titles in total - that we had to settle on just a dozen. 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. Perhaps it had to if he was to avoid serious burnout. All these matches are part of the process, and getting me comfortable in arenas again. 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. I just try to enjoy the game, compete, try and enjoy what I do, and work hard at my game. What is the prize money at the 2022 World Snooker Championship? 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. Maybe not that night, because there's still a little bit of sadness that he equalled my record. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? Hendry, O Davis, 54, beat Hendry in the 1989 World Championship semi-finals en route to winning his last title at the Crucible, with Scotsman Hendry turning the tables at the same stage five years later. His youth made him a relatable figure to youngsters everywhere, but especially in Scotland. Turning professional at 17, Hendry made a strong start in his first season, winning the 1986 Scottish Professional Championship. Stephen Hendry 'didn't want' Ronnie O'Sullivan to equal world title All rights reserved. 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. That year he won the Dubai Classic, the Asian Open, the Scottish Masters, the UK Championship, and the Masters. "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 . 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. O'Sullivan's fifth UK Championship is another iconic moment in his career after he followed up the 13th 147 maximum break of his career against Matthew Selt in the last 16 before edging out rising star Judd Trump 10-9 in a truly gripping final that he'd led 9-4. SUBSCRIBE for the biggest and best videos from the only official World Snooker channel on YouTubeWebsite: www.wst.tvTwitter: @WeAreWSTFacebook: /WorldSnooker. Ronnie OSullivan is the greatest snooker player of all time. 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. Top 5 Ranked Men's Snooker Players Of All Time. I'm enjoying the process.". Ronnie O'Sullivan roof raising moment part 6567676: The way he scores the 100th point of his 1000th century. At 53, it is surely impossible for Hendry to recapture former glories. He competed in the World Amateur Championship that year, setting a record for being the youngest entrant ever.. 20 Scots have so far competed in the Crucible stage of the World Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan on whether he's just created the greatest sporting documentary of all time after giving it the fairytale ending. "Obviously a name for the future. 'He could pot everyone off the table' - Trump on Hendry in his prime, 'Hendry is right on Jimmy' - O'Sullivan agrees White should relax with snooker. Stephen Hendry has opted out of entering the 2022 World Snooker Championship qualifiers only 12 months after returning following a nine-year absence. **Hendry resumed playing in 2021 after nine years out, but his future on the tour is unclear. The 43-year-old, who . At 19 years and 69 days, O'Sullivan became the youngest Masters champion and that record stands today. Stephen Hendry | Biography, Comeback, & Facts | Britannica They each joined the pro circuit the following year. 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. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. "I can't see Stephen changing his mind; once he decides on something, that's it. Career Total Statistics Tournament Record Most Frequent Opponents Rounds Reached Century Frequency Centuries per Season Graph Ranking History Prize Money History. 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. 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. O'Sullivan equalled the record of Stephen Hendry by winning his seventh World Championship . Read about our approach to external linking. O'Sullivan returned to the sport just in time for the Masters after a near eight-month hiatus in which he decided to defend his UK Championship title in December 2015. 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 circuit currently boasts only eight Scottish professionals. Discovery company. 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. Walter Donaldson became the world champion in the post-war era, but for a long time, Scotland lagged behind the other UK nations. Omissions? In 25 years time, maybe that record will fall too. Then a week or so afterwards, I was like, OK, he's got the mantle now to live up to. Welcome to my brand new YouTube channel, Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips. 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. Stephen Hendry says Hong Kong is his favourite city and he hopes for a During this period in the early 1990s, a wave of Scottish talent flooded the professional ranks. 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.