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 . He has played only a handful of events and found victories hard to come by. Stephen . 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. Maybe they need another talisman to look up to, but the Hendrys of this world are rare. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2001 LG Cup - Drew Hendry, 6. ", 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). Walter Donaldson became the world champion in the post-war era, but for a long time, Scotland lagged behind the other UK nations. He was employed on a lucrative contract promoting cue sports in China and enjoyed punditry and leisure time spent playing golf, but nothing can compare with the thrill of competition. Ronnie O'Sullivan records 776th century to break Stephen Hendry's record. Prodigy then, legend now. Tuesday 03 May 2022 09:19. Stephen Hendry bestrode the sport in the 90s in an almost imperious way. Then a week or so afterwards, I was like, OK, he's got the mantle now to live up to. Steve Davis says he cannot imagine anyone bettering Stephen Hendry's tally of seven World Championship titles. 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. 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. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. SUBSCRIBE for the biggest and best videos from the only official World Snooker channel on YouTubeWebsite: www.wst.tvTwitter: @WeAreWSTFacebook: /WorldSnooker. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2010 World Open - Mark King, 11. Last week, he was thrashed 5-0 by Matthew Stevens in the German Masters qualifiers. In 1984, at age 15, Hendry became the youngest Scottish amateur snooker champion in history. Ronnie O'Sullivan on whether he's just created the greatest sporting documentary of all time after giving it the fairytale ending. OSullivan has already ticked off the other major records Hendry held including most Triple Crown wins and most ranking tournament titles. OSullivan beat Judd Trump to win his seventh World Championship, I couldnt care less what Stephen Hendry or anyone else says Allen on slow-play critics, Why theres no hiding place for anyone at the Shoot Out, he was fined several times in the last 12 months. Tai Chengzhe/Visual China Group via Getty Images. 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. He admired and coveted Daviss success and adopted his mindset. All these matches are part of the process, and getting me comfortable in arenas again. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is Joe Davis, who won 15 consecutive titles from 1927 to 1946. He capped off his incredible season by defeating Jimmy White in the final of the World Snooker Championship, winning his first world championship title,and setting a record for becoming the youngest to do so at the age of 21. 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. At the first World Team Cup in 1979, there was not even a Scottish team. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. I wouldn't say it's the wrong decision - it's just down to the individual.". However, he began competing again in 2021. Never, ever a dull moment watching Ronnie.pic.twitter.com/wIryNNsPha, Trying to get Ronnie O'Sullivan enthused about the excitement and romance of his own storylines is a tough gig. At age 30 (seven years younger than Reardon was when he won the first of his six world titles) Hendry considered retirement, but he persevered, working with former coach Frank Callan. Stephen Hendry with wife Mandy and son Blaine after beating Mark Williams 18-11 to win a record seventh world title. 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. 20 Scots have so far competed in the Crucible stage of the World Championship. "Hopefully, if I can keep getting better and keep improving, my technique becomes reliable and I can get to a better pace, then next year will be the goal to get back to the Crucible," he said after his win over old foe White last year. 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. 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. #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. 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. 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. 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. All rights reserved. He also had lost in the final in 1997, snapping a string of 30 straight wins in that event. At 20, he captured the Masters and UK Championship, and at 21 was crowned the youngest ever world champion. Selby clinched his fourth triumph this . And just as the 2017 sequel to Trainspotting doesnt alter the majesty of the original, Hendrys stuttering comeback doesnt change any of that. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed a record-breaking seventh UK Championship title with a 10-6 victory over Mark Allen at the York Barbican. "I will try to keep expectations lowthe animal that I am, if I start to get form, then the expectations will rise. Perhaps it had to if he was to avoid serious burnout. But why is that? Please subscribe as we've got loads of amazing snooker content coming up over the next few months. 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. 2014 UK Championship Final: Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Judd Trump DECIDER! Maybe not that night, because there's still a little bit of sadness that he equalled my record. In 25 years time, maybe that record will fall too. 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 had not yet turned 18 but he'd already earned his nickname 'The Rocket' after winning a best-of-nine frame encounter in a record-breaking 43 minutes during his debut professional season (1992-93), in which he'd also claimed a maiden non-ranking title and qualified for his first World Championship, where he lost 10-7 to Alan McManus. Hendry had observed Steve Davis aloofness, the way he set himself apart from his rivals. 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. Hendrys seven world titles all came during his dominant spell in the 1990s, which also included eight consecutive seasons as world No. The following season, he successfully defended that title and won the World Doubles Championship with partner Mike Hallett. 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 was the biggest margin of victory in the tournament's final since Steve Davis whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in 1988. This is generally known as the start of the 'modern era'. At 18, he won his first ranking title, the 1987 Grand Prix. All rights reserved. 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. The seventh, though, was like a dam breaking. 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. 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. "John Higgins is on four, it's very hard to see anyone reaching seven," said Davis, a six-time world champion. That year he won the Dubai Classic, the Asian Open, the Scottish Masters, the UK Championship, and the Masters. There have been as many as 20 rankings tournament in a single season in recent years. Higgins was also 19 and just like O'Sullivan 12 months earlier, came through a qualifying event ranked 51 in the world. 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. 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. Bio. The circuit currently boasts only eight Scottish professionals. 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. At 19 years and 69 days, O'Sullivan became the youngest Masters champion and that record stands today. pic.twitter.com/l31qIFsXDp, Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his match 10-1 in 108 minutes. Hendry has the longest unbeaten streak in ranking tournament play, winning 36 consecutive matches in 1990 and 1991. 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. 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. 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. "Obviously a name for the future. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. 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. 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. His five match wins during this edition took him to 74 Crucible victories, four more than one of other Hendrys few remaining records. The only trophies Hendry has ever wanted to handle are the ones he has won. 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. - Stunning clearance after big White miss, You have to write off the first year OSullivan on Hendry comeback, 'Youve got a long night ahead!' There have been as many as 20 rankings tournament in a single season in recent years. Considering all categories of tournament, including ranking, non-ranking and invitational, Steve Davis has won the most titles in snooker. 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 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. Three months later he successfully defended the World Championship title for the first time in his career. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 1999 Welsh Open v James Wattana, 3. By becoming the first player since Paul Hunter in 2002 to retain it, O'Sullivan could celebrate a record seventh Masters title. Snooker player Stephen Hendry's professional Match results, Frame scores, centuries, prize money, statistics from season 2022-2023 . Steve Davis says he cannot imagine anyone bettering Stephen Hendry's tally of seven World Championship titles. During this period in the early 1990s, a wave of Scottish talent flooded the professional ranks. Hendry was 30 and the extraordinary intensity he had given to be the best seemed to wane. Yes, that's yet another record and four clear of Hendry. However, one big difference was how he approached the game itself. For good measure Hendry also spent a recordbreaking nine years as world No 1, ahead of. On either side of this triumph, he appeared in two other Crucible finals. "For me - and I've said it since 1990 - he's the greatest player ever to lift a snooker cue. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 1 ranking for a period in 2005. "It's been an unbelievable career," Taylor told BBC Radio 5 live. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. 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. He practised with military discipline, watched over by his no-nonsense manager, Ian Doyle, and the rewards came quickly. Notwithstanding his absence from the top table and the feats of the likes of Ronnie OSullivan since, Hendry retains several records in the sport including nine seasons as world number one and being the only player to have won each of the sports Triple Crown titles during the same season twice. Victories in the Scottish Open and the Irish Masters rebuilt his confidence, and at the 1999 world championship he survived an especially tough draw to reach the final, in which he defeated Mark Williams 1811. Ronnie O'Sullivan's first TV appearance aged just 14 in 1990, making a break of 75. Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2018 English Open - Allan Taylor. Fast forward to the 2012 World Championship, which he lost to Stephen Maguire, after which he announced his retirement. His 16 centuries in the 2002 world championship also set a record. 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! 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. pic.twitter.com/jWWr6mfcAd. While anarchy reigned on the big screen, another Scotsman was at the peak of his powers, monopolising TV time as he swept all before him. 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. 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. "Then you let the snooker gods decide what they're going to decide, and these 17 days they were on my side. "I can't really envisage it happening, there's just going to be more and more players knocking each other out.". Joe is a sub-editor for Sporting News UK. 'Feels amazing' Higgins ends 13-month title drought by retaining Championship League crown, Watch Robertson produce magic as Trump leads final Championship League group. Ronnie O'Sullivan roof raising moment part 6567676: The way he scores the 100th point of his 1000th century. Even Neil Robertson is laughing by the end of the title-winning break. Technically, the most successful player at the world championship is. 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. I can't explain it. 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%. However, when pressed for a more serious answer he replied: "I've never bothered about records, I've never performed well if I'm going for stuff like that. O'Sullivan has always played down his pursuit of the record and maintained that stance in his post-match press conference. 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. Discovery company. 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. Hendry, 43, retired on Tuesday after a 13-2 quarter-final defeat by Stephen Maguire ended his 27th consecutive appearance at the Crucible. He also talks about whether it was extra motivation pic.twitter.com/n58nxPeGaK. Ronnie O'Sullivan 775th Century with superb fluke! Ronnie O'Sullivan - 2011 Paul Hunter Classic - Adam Duffy, 12. His tour card was subsequently renewed for another two seasons..
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