Youngest player to win the World Championship - Stephen Hendry, Youngest player to win a ranking title - Ronnie O'Sullivan, Youngest and oldest player to win the Masters - Ronnie O'Sullivan, Largest amount of money earned from snooker - Ronnie O'Sullivan (10.7 million pounds), Stephen Hendry - 1980s (5 ranking titles, 2 majors), 1990s (27 ranking titles, 16 majors), 2000s (4 ranking titles, 0 majors), Ronnie O'Sullivan - 1990s (7 ranking titles, 3 majors), 2000s (15 ranking titles, 8 majors), 2010s (14 ranking titles, 8 majors), Stephen Hendry vs. Ronnie O'Sullivan - the statistics, Scan this QR code to download the app now. If there were any doubts remaining about OSullivans status as the greatest of all-time, they may now finally have been removed. Seventh title would be fantastic - O'Sullivan. Ronnie O'Sullivan: snooker great reaches 'Tiger Woods level' This is not in the script., But Ronnie OSullivan I was a bit concerned for him that day because I think he has talked about it that he went on a mad blow out for a few days and just needed to let the steam off., Gary Neville reveals 'insight' on why Erik ten Hag is not picking Man Utd star, Man Utd identify France star as better transfer option than Victor Osimhen this summer, Gary Neville reacts to Bruno Fernandes being told to 'stop moaning' by Man Utd team-mate. Design Ronnie O'Sullivan is looking to win a record-breaking eighth world title to take himself beyond the great Stephen Hendry. It starts by pointing out that no one else in the modern era can hold a cue to what Hendry did in the 1990s, when he ruled the sport and was the youngest world champion in history at 21. We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates. Privacy Policy. Reardon told BBC Radio Devon O'Sullivan is "incredible". Stephen Hendry and Ronnie OSullivan are two of the greatest snooker players of all time. in the final last week to clinch his sixth title and draw level with his former coach Reardon and Steve Davis. I wanted to play but obviously there was a lot of stuff going on in my head that was upsetting really. O'Sullivan, 46, becomes the. The Scot finished as the year-end rankings leader for eight seasons in a row from 1989/90 to 1996/97. 2011 PTC - Event 2 - Professional Minor Ranking, 2009 Premier League - Professional League, 2008 Premier League - Professional League, 2008 World Championship - Professional Ranking, 2007 Premier League - Professional League, 2006 UK Championship - Professional Ranking, 2006 Premier League - Professional League, 2005 Premier League - Professional League, 2004 World Championship - Professional Ranking, 2003 UK Championship - Professional Ranking, 2003 British Open - Professional Ranking, 2003 European Open - Professional Ranking, 2002 Scottish Masters - Professional Invitational, 2002 World Championship - Professional Ranking, 2002 Thailand Masters - Professional Ranking, 2001 European Open - Professional Ranking, 2001 Irish Masters - Professional Invitational, 2001 Premier League - Professional League, 2000 Scottish Masters - Professional Invitational, 2000 Champions Cup - Professional Invitational, 2000 Premier League - Professional League, 1999 British Open - Professional Ranking, 1999 World Championship - Professional Ranking, 1999 Premier League - Professional League, 1998 Irish Masters - Professional Invitational, 1998 Charity Challenge - Professional Invitational, 1998 Premier League - Professional League, 1997 UK Championship - Professional Ranking, 1997 Irish Masters - Professional Invitational, 1997 Masters - Professional Invitational, 1997 Charity Challenge - Professional Invitational, 1997 European League - Professional League, 1996 Masters - Professional Invitational, 1996 European League - Professional League, 1995 World Championship - Professional Ranking, 1995 Thailand Open - Professional Ranking, 1995 Charity Challenge - Professional Invitational, 1995 European League - Professional League, 1994 European Open - Professional Ranking, 1994 British Open - Professional Ranking, 1994 Matchroom League - Professional League, 1993 European Open - Professional Ranking, 1993 UK Championship - Professional Ranking, 1993 Dubai Classic - Professional Ranking, 66-41; 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And the 46-year-old, who reeled off breaks of 71 and 126 in . With this title, O'Sullivan has equalled Stephen. 1992 - Stephen Hendry. Head-to-Head: Ronnie O'Sullivan Vs Stephen Hendry O'Sullivan pulled level with Stephen Hendry's Crucible crowns after bossing last night's final session to win an undulating, gripping match 18-13. Hendry went 8-2 up in a best-of-17 encounter. I'm not as downbeat as everyone thinks I will be, I'm sorry if anyone gets offended by that. Ronnie O'Sullivan became the oldest player, at 46, to win the World Snooker Championship, and equalled Stephen Hendry's record of seven titles, when he beat Judd Trump 18-13 in the final at the . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Ray Reardon says Stephen Hendry's World Championship A complete record of competitive matches played between the two teams, This page lists the head-to-head record of Luca Brecel vs Si Jiahui including biggest victories and defeats between the two sides, and H2H stats in all competitions. Even Trump could not hide his admiration for his hero on this most historic of snookering occasions. I'll knock the ciggies on the head, knock the scones on the head, try to eat a bit healthier and look after myself. He has also been open with his struggles with mental health during his career, which has seen him win a record 37 ranking titles since he won the first of his seven UK Championship titles as a 17-year-old in 1993. 2 has appeared at the Crucible 29 times and has carried off the trophy over three decades in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2020. O'Sullivan stands on 69 wins from 92 matches played between 1993 and 2021. Why are there no top snooker players from the US? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He's an unusual character really. 11 Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrates winning. He continued: 'I'm going to enjoy a holiday and go away soon. Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he is running out of time to land a record eighth Crucible crown following his jaw-dropping defeat to Luca Brecel. 10. World Snooker Championship LIVE: Latest scores and results as Mark The Scot was dominant in the 1990s and the seven-time world champion was immune to pressure in a unique way. 'The Rocket', who is. 5 Ways to Connect Wireless Headphones to TV. 1991 - John Parrott. Following his win in the 2018 UK Championship, O'Sullivan surpassed Hendry's previous record of 18 and now has won 21 Triple Crown titles. Ronnie O'Sullivan plays down the achievement of equalling Stephen Hendry's record of seven world titles. I just wasnt in the right frame of mind at all. Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry compared, with Rocket now snubbing Watch Ronnie O'Sullivan's fastest ever 147 compared with all 12 World For retired professional-turned-pundit Alan McManus, the Rockets red and black combination against John Higgins were the best two shots back-to-back he has seen in a semi-final, while these eyes slightly preferred the blunt power of a red to the middle against Stephen Maguire. Something went wrong, please try again later. That was a staggering enough feat. Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Hossein Vafaei - Head to head - snooker.org Outrageous double sees OSullivan snatch key frame. Ronnie O'Sullivan wins record seventh World Snooker title; beats Judd Absolutely. O'Sullivan led their head-to-head 36-33, but Higgins had won five of their last six encounters. He will go down to the best player of all-time, he said. O'Sullivan v Hendry: How key records compare Ranking title wins: 38-36 World titles 6-7 UK titles: 7-5 Masters titles: 7-6 Crucible match wins: 69-70 Crucible win percentage: 75-77.78%. What it has done is proved how hes turned it around in such a big way, said Foulds. Rocket's 30 years at Crucible - Ronnie O'Sullivan set to pass another With O'Sullivan aiming to clinch an outright record eighth world title to surpass fellow legend Stephen Hendry's tally, White identified some of the key aspects of The Rocket's game that . Which of Stephen Hendry's records would Ronnie O'Sullivan have - Quora Vafaei had been . Ronnie O'Sullivan breaks Stephen Hendry's record in reaching the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship for a 13th time with a 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire; John Higgins. He is also a very fast player, and he can often finish matches quickly when he is playing well. Perhaps the crucial moment came at 14-9 down as Hendry, with the cue ball in the jaws of the middle pocket, rolled in a brilliant brown. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie OSullivan have both achieved a lot in their careers. O'Sullivan, 46, surpassed Ray Reardon as the oldest player to triumph at the Crucible, clinching a seventh world crown some 21 years after winning his first. Their head-to-head record is one of the most closely contested in the history of snooker, with both players winning many [] Luca Brecel can make history over the next two days (Picture: Getty Images) The World Snooker Championship has reached its climax, with Luca Brecel and Mark Selby the last two men standing as they prepare to battle it out in the final over two days at the Crucible. The World No. [10] All qualifying matches were played in a block from June to September 1992 in the Norbreck Castle in Blackpool. The World Snooker Championship resumes today with two contrasting semi-finals at the Crucible that have divided opinion.. Mark Selby battled back from a three-frame deficit against Mark Allen to establish a 7-6 overnight advantage, but Stephen Hendry criticised the pair for casting a "dark cloud" over the Crucible after the session was halted earlier than scheduled. I didnt even want to be near a snooker table but I had to go and play because its work. Stephen Hendry has Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby theory Ben Mertens vs Ronnie O'Sullivan Head to Head Record Ronnie O'Sullivan admits he is running out of time to land a record Back in the late 90s, in my early days as a journalist on Total Sport, I visited Hendrys club in Stirling for our Show Us Your Medals section. Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. World Snooker Championship prize money: how much do winners 2023 get Ronnie O'Sullivan takes lead over Luca Brecel despite - Metro Last updated on 24 August 202024 August 2020.From the section Snooker. I'll start my running again tomorrow, which I'm looking forward to. 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. In terms of weeks spent as world number one, as of April 18, 2022, Stephen Hendry tops the list. At times it has seemed unrealistic that anyone could scale that mountain again, given the sheer dominance Hendry enjoyed to win his seven world crowns. He says some silly things sometimes, but he loves snooker. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. But last week OSullivan himself acknowledged just how good Hendry was in his prime, saying: He used to play six hours a day and didnt miss a ball. There have been as many as 20 rankings tournament in a single season in recent years. You may have seen the famous clip of Diego Maradonas warm-up routine, from the second leg of Napolis Uefa Cup semi-final against Bayern Munich in 1989: the one where he is like a Marvel superhero with a football. World Snooker Championship 2023 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O'Sullivan back in OSullivan wins World Snooker Championship final 18-13, Seventh title equals Stephen Hendrys record. O'Sullivan had led the game 6-2 and then 10-6, before Brecel reeled off seven consecutive frames to claim a 13-10 victory. Hendry won seven World Championships, five UK Championships, and six Masters titles. Hes won more of the majors than any other player now, more Masters, more UK Championships, so hes turned it all around. Unlike Davis who failed to qualify for the tournament proper in 2001 and 2002, O'Sullivan has never missed a Crucible appearance after losing 10-7 to. Ronnie O'Sullivan won seven successive frames as he thumped Hossein Vafaei 13-2 in their Crucible grudge match to reach the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Ronnie O'Sullivan wins seventh World Championship after beating Judd Tournament favourite O'Sullivan had been aiming to win an eighth world title, having equalled Stephen Hendry's tally of seven12 months ago. They have both left a lasting legacy on the sport, inspiring many young players to take up snooker. World Snooker Championship semi-finals: preview, predictions, session But the Scot was able to surpass it in 1994, beating White 18-17 in the final despite fracturing an elbow while going to the bathroom in the middle of the night earlier in the tournament. You cant predict what hes going to do OSullivan on how Brecel is beating Selby. On his. He's amazing," added Reardon. He has also achieved a number of other records, including the fastest maximum break in history (5 minutes and 20 seconds). In an example of remarkable sporting longevity since turning professional in 1992, O'Sullivan will equal the all-time appearance record at the Crucible held by. Hendry is an absolute legend of the game. Who is a better player? Stephen Hendry vs Ronnie O'sullivan Career Ronnie OSullivan is aiming to win a seventh world title. If hes got problems, I feel for him.. 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. 'The Juddernaut' trailed 12-5 at one stage but finished on the receiving end of a more respectable 18-12 scoreline, and The Rocket ended his competition with a new career best of 15 Crucible centuries. Neil Robertson: From job centre to playing on TV was just amazing, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. O'Sullivan is never far from controversy and during this year's tournament, which was re-scheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 45-year-old criticised the standard of young players coming through to challenge him. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Professional snooker career of Ronnie O'Sullivan - Wikipedia What TV channel is 2022 World Snooker Championship final? 'Alright he can miss a few, but when you hit the ball like that why wouldn't you go for them shots? One of their greatest matches was the 2002 World Championship final, which OSullivan won 18-14. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 'He's an unbelievable talent, he is incredible. 'The Rocket' says he is not driven by matching Stephen Hendry's record of seven titles after latest Crucible success. Stephen Hendry Vs Ronnie O'Sullivan 1996 B&H Masters Final walters147 650K views 5 years ago Ronnie O'Sullivan v Peter Ebdon 1996 World Championship SF mjt_snooker 15K views 2. Let me build a case. It depends what frame of mind he's in. I always have people shouting miss underneath their breath when Im right on the shot and stuff like that, Hendry told me, before saying: Ive had a lot of success there, so I cant say it put me off.. Ronnie O'Sullivan was a class act when speaking following his comeback defeat to Belgian Luca Brecel at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Wednesday. His determination, dedication you can see it out there.