As of 2022, O'Sullivan has equalled Hendry's record of seven world titles, won 39 ranking titles and 21 Triple Crown titles, and made over 1,100 centuries in professional competition. - kiltotta a migrns, majd megkselte a tzves lnyt s annak nagymamjt. London: Six-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised into the Crucible semi-finals for a record 13th time by wrapping up a 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire on Wednesday. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Download Millions Of Videos Online. However, the Scot never returned to the table as Ronnie shook his hand, and referee Jan Verhaas and left the arena, with Hendry being given the win via concession. It was then the heaviest professional defeat of Hendry's career, surpassing his 19 loss to Thorburn in the semi-finals of the 1987 International Open. I actually watched it the other night, was up till half two, watching the whole 2002 re-run. [105] Hendry himself has identified OSullivan as the greatest player he has played against, but considers he would triumph in a match if both players played at their peak. He is just supreme in all departments. The 44-year-old has won the event seven times now, more than any other player and former world number three Neal Foulds says his ability to recover from such low points is a measure of the man. You know when a certain player has made a genuine attempt and a miss was called against me. . [24] However, he failed to retain his world title, falling victim to the Crucible curse as he lost 1113 to Steve James in the quarter-finals, despite having led 119. In the 200405 season, he was runner-up at the Welsh Open, losing 89 to O'Sullivan. [69] After delaying his return to competition several times during the 202021 season,[70][71] he played his first professional match in almost nine years at the 2021 Gibraltar Open, losing 14 to Matthew Selt in the first round. [48] Afterwards, he expressed his frustration with his form and revealed that he has been suffering from "the yips" for ten years, leaving him unable to cue through the ball and causing him to miss routine shots. Snooker legend Stephen Hendry admits there was both sadness and relief when Ronnie O'Sullivan finally equalled his record of seven world titles last year. [67] However, after losing 213 to Maguire in the quarter-finals, Hendry announced his retirement from professional snooker at the age of 43, citing dissatisfaction with his standard of play and difficulty balancing competitive, commercial, and personal commitments. Framed - Ronnie O'Sullivan 2016-11-17 Fast paced and full of grit, this is the first crime novel from the UK's most charismatic sporting genius. It was the last time White featured in a World Championship final, having lost all six finals he contested, four of them to Hendry.[36]. Contextual information is also an innovation appreciated by viewers.This format is not intended to substitute the full version but rather to make snooker more accessible to new fans. [111][112] In 2021, his ex-wife sold their former home in Auchterarder, which she had received as part of their divorce settlement, for around 875,000. mirror.co.uk - Ben Parsons 2d. [57] He lost 15 to James Wattana in the German Masters qualifiers, failing to reach the final stages of a ranking tournament for the first time in 15 years. 'The Rocket' cruised into the. Ronnie accused Hendry of poor sportsmanship in a previous encounter and memorably said he wanted to send him home to Scotland and his sad little life.. Magyar Snooker Gla keretben. Express. rira bien qui rira le dernier fable. Ronnie O'Sullivan has shrugged off the prospect of equalling Stephen Hendry 's record of seven world snooker titles on the eve of his first-round match against former semi-finalist David. Hendry 3. [12] In 1985, after retaining the Scottish Amateur Championship, he turned professional aged 16 years and three months; he was then the sport's youngest ever professional. John Higgins 4. The seemingly inevitable came to pass on Monday when 'The Rocket' fired to an 18-13 final win over Judd Trump in Sheffield. Watch premium and official videos free online. The Rocket was dumped out of the competition after a sub-par showing in which he allowed Ursenbacher to take the match by the scruff of the neck and secure a major upset at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. The 36-time ranking event winner, a record . Ronnie O'Sullivan is aiming to win a seventh world title. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is just a number - I do not get too caught up in that. I really thought a lot of Stephen until he had that ball put back, and he really did go down in my estimations after that. Hendry's form became less consistent after his sixth world title in 1996 and his career declined in the 2000s, his play increasingly affected by the yips. [110] He met his future wife Amanda (Mandy) Tart at a Pontins holiday camp when he was 16. Ronnie O'Sullivan was embroiled in an angry exchange with referee Olivier Marteel as he took a 5-3 lead in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship final against Judd Trump. "Im happy that my mums here," said the Swiss hopeful. The Scot has won the tournament a record seven times - a feat only matched by Ronnie O'Sullivan. Theres times now Im sitting there thinking Id rather be at home, Ive had a bit too much travelling, but I wouldnt do that again., There was concern for the Rocket at the time, with Hendry saying after the match: Ive never seen anything like it in my life. [16] He reached the quarter-finals of the 1987 World Championship, but lost 1213 to defending champion Joe Johnson, despite coming from 18 and 812 behind to force a deciding frame. By contrast, Hendry won all seven of his titles over the course of a decade (1990-99) and made only 27 tournament appearances compared to O'Sullivan's 30. In the 2010 World Championship, he lost 513 to Mark Selby in the second round. WHEN THE GAME IS MURDER, YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE. [7][8], Hendry started playing snooker in 1981, aged 12, when his father bought him a child-sized snooker table as a Christmas present. "Im sure its not the fact hes playing someone hes lost to twice, Im sure thats not the reason, but for whatever reason he just wasnt on it tonight. He was over-hitting things, played three shots left-handed which missed by a long way. Close match score, several close frames and steals from both sides.The statistics shown in the video correspond to the date of the match.Cesar Muroya created a unique editing technique to extract the essence of the game without losing the drama involved. Hendry started his professional career at a very early age of 16 years old. Pomimo wygranej w UK Championship w 2000 roku (drugi . I know if I do get beat and he comes up and does a moonie in front of me and goes nah nah nah, Ill just look at him and say well done, go back to your sad little life. In the 200001 season, Hendry failed to win any ranking titles for the first time since the 198889 season, reaching only one final. The wealthiest snooker player in the world is Ronnie O'Sullivan, with a net worth of $14 million in 2022 (10.34 million). He defeated the defending champion Higgins 134 in the second round, his first victory over his compatriot in a ranking event since 2003, to reach his 19th world quarter-final. He came from 57 down in the semi-finals to defeat Dott 97, but lost the final 610 to Ebdon. Stephen Hendry paid tribute to Ronnie O'Sullivan after watching the world No. 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. Hendry would use the comments as motivation and beat the defending champion 17-13 in a Crucible classic, but admits he was stunned by the abuse from the Rocket, who he had considered more of a friend than an enemy. Hendry admits it. "Monday's result saw Ursenbacher secure his third win over O'Sullivan in four attempts to send the British icon packing with a commanding performance at the Marshall Arena. "OK he's maybe not been put under the pressure but that's because he's played so well and has refused to let people put him under pressure. Ezt a tornt a hatpirosos sznker szablyai szerint jtszk. He has made 776 career century breaks, including 11 maximum breaks, which puts him behind only O'Sullivan (15) and John Higgins (12) for the most officially recognised 147s in professional competition. Mistrzostwa wiata 2017 zakoczy na drugiej rundzie, przegrywajc z Marco Fu 11-13. [68], In August 2020, Hendry reached the semi-finals of the World Seniors Championship. In the 199697 season, Hendry won his fifth UK Championship, coming from 48 behind to defeat John Higgins 109 in the final. [5] One of three players to have won all the Triple Crown events in a single season, he is the only player to have achieved the feat twice, in the 198990 and 199596 seasons. Ronnie O'Sullivan is undeniably snooker's GOAT after equalling Stephen Hendry with seventh world championship Sport Analysis O'Sullivan beats Judd Trump 18-13 to seal his seventh world title . In the 200102 season, he won the European Open and came close to an eighth world title at the 2002 World Championship, where he defeated the defending champion O'Sullivan 1713 in the semi-finals but lost 1718 to Ebdon in the final. The following month, he defeated fellow Scot Graeme Dott 97 to win the Malta Cup, his 36th and last ranking title. Stephen Hendry believes his needle match with Ronnie OSullivan at the 2002 World Snooker Championship was the last time he played well at the Crucible, coming after the Rockets surprise verbal attack in the build-up to the clash. He participated in a challenge match against Ding in Beijing, but lost 613. O'Sullivan signed off his tournament in style despite a late comeback attempt from final foe Trump. [34] Hendry reached a sixth consecutive Masters final, but lost 89 to his compatriot Alan McManus, his first defeat at the Masters. For the very evident achievement, he also got the name 'The Golden Boy'. Ronnie O'Sullivan, momente memorabile dup succesul din finala cu Judd Trump Aadar, Ronnie O'Sullivan devenea pentru a 7-a oar n carier campion mondial i l egala pe marele Stephen Hendry la numrul de trofee. Nagy show-ra kszl Ronnie O'Sullivan s Mark Allen a VI. Achieving big at the early age of 21, Hendry became the youngest snooker world champion. Stephen Hendry did not mince his words as he ran the rule over Ronnie O'Sullivan 's performance in his first-round British Open defeat at the hands of Alexander Ursenbacher on Monday. Hendry said of O'Sullivan during the 2022 World Championship: You cannot play better snooker than that. Do umocnienia tej pozycji przysuyo si zwycistwo nad Markiem Williamsem w Grand Prix (1999). [58] He qualified for the Welsh Open by whitewashing Kurt Maflin 40, and then defeated reigning Masters champion Neil Robertson 41 in the first round. He stated that he had decided three months earlier to retire at the end of the season. In 1994, Hendry was awarded an MBE. [37] In the 199495 season, he won his third UK Championship, defeating Ken Doherty 105 in the final and setting a new record for the most centuries in a professional match, with seven. Ronnie O'Sullivan holds the record for the most ranking titles with 37, surpassing Stephen Hendry's total of 36, by winning the 2020 World Snooker Championship. ", "Mark Joyce dumps veteran former world No. mrcius 3., pntek. He was very, very composed right from the word go in the first frame, he was hugely impressive. A atins recordul recordurilor! He made 16 centuries during the 2002 event, a record that stood outright for the next 20 years until Williams equalled it in 2022. Aged 21 years and 106 days, he superseded Alex Higgins as the sport's youngest world champion, a record he still holds. [109] He later returned to Kirkliston, attending nearby Queensferry High School from the age of fourteen, and lived in a flat in South Queensferry during the early part of his professional career. Hendry admits it. A tearful and emotional Rocket has already warned the Scot that he plans to beat it and set a new snooker mark of eight next year. If hes got problems, I feel for him.. But I missed out as a teenager and thought: 'I want to enjoy being with people and going out for dinner.' It was to my detriment as a competitive animal." Hendry is an absolute legend of the game. I just was out there playing Hendry and thought Im not going to win this match, Im not feeling it, I dont want to be here, I just want to get out of here, I shook his hand and off I went. Not a fan? 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. Hendry regained the world number one ranking for the 200506 season due to his consistency in reaching the latter stages of tournaments without, by his own admission, reproducing his form of old. With Ronnie O'Sullivan Best Exhibition shots Recreated as. Title decided on league table only. Hendry reached the semi-finals of the 2004 World Championship but lost 417 to OSullivan with a session to spare, his heaviest defeat in a world semi-final. The Scot wrote: This has been a grudge match, no doubt about it, but the way it has fired me up leaves me feeling that Ive won a World Championship final. From 1990 to 1999, he won seven world titles, setting a modern-era record that stood outright until Ronnie O'Sullivan equalled it in 2022. O'Sullivan, who added to his previous titles in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2020, was in tears after clinching victory and shared a long embrace with 2019 champion Trump - before. 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[9], In the 198586 season, Hendry won the Scottish Professional Championship, becoming the youngest player to do so. He won his first World Snooker Championship in 1990 aged 21 years and 106 days, surpassing Alex Higgins as the sport's youngest world champion, a record he still holds. In May, 'The Rocket . [66] He made a 147 in his 104 first-round defeat of Bingham, his third maximum break at the Crucible and the 11th of his career. [31] He achieved his first maximum break in professional competition while playing Thorne in the Matchroom League. [115], In 2022, he launched a YouTube channel, Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips.[116]. Hendry also won the Masters six times and the UK Championship five times for a career total of 18 Triple Crown tournament wins, a total exceeded only by O'Sullivan's 21. After almost nine years in retirement, he returned to the professional tour in 2021 under an invitational tour card. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He explains he was put up to it by Naseem Hameds entourage. "Its like any other win, but hes a seven-time world champion and the greatest player to ever pick up a cue, so it is special. The latest music videos, short movies, tv shows, funny and extreme videos. It took me by surprise because I thought we got on pretty well. RONNIE O'SULLIVAN equalled Stephen Hendry's record of a magnificent seven world titles at the Crucible last night. However, O'Sullivan has gained parity where it counts and is now on the verge of taking the World Championship record as his own. "He looked very comfortable. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. [93] In December 2022, at which point Hendry had won just three out of 14 matches since returning to the professional tour, former World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn suggested that Hendry should not tarnish his legacy by continuing if he could not be competitive. Stephen was previously married to Mandy, a former showjumper with. Read more on mirror.co.uk. Ronnie OSullivan and Stephen Hendry rate Chinas snooker stars, MORE : Steve Davis took nearly a decade to accept he was no longer at the pinnacle of snooker. Do you think Ronnie O'Sullivan will go on to break the World Championship record? In the best-of-17 Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge final, he led O'Sullivan 82 but O'Sullivan won six consecutive frames to take the match to a deciding frame. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Stephen Hendry has claimed that Ronnie O'Sullivan doesn't speak to his rivals before matches as 'The Rocket' gears up to win an unprecedented eighth world snooker title next year. Stephen Hendry has claimed that Ronnie O'Sullivan doesn't speak to his rivals before matches as 'The Rocket' gears up to win an unprecedented eighth world snooker title next year. That will be the aim - as simple as that. Its almost a chapter in his life that he needed to have and get out of his way., MORE : Ronnie OSullivan picks Stephen Hendry clash as the best match hes ever played in, MORE : Ronnie OSullivan and Judd Trump react to possibility of World Championship behind closed doors. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. In the 199596 season, Hendry again won all three Triple Crown events: He defeated Peter Ebdon 103 to win his fourth UK Championship, defeated O'Sullivan 105 to win his sixth Masters,[24] and defeated Ebdon 1812 in the 1996 World Championship final to win his sixth world title, equalling the modern-era record held by Ray Reardon and Steve Davis. A 2023-as Six-red World Championship (hivatalosan Pathum Thani Six-red World Championship) egy snookertorna, melyet 2023. mrcius 6. An innocent man. Despite his achievement, O'Sullivan played down his latest feat and praise his fellow record-holder as he told the BBC : "I think it meant more to him [Hendry] than me to have seven world titles but we will share it. Wynik ten uplasowa go w rankingu na 4 miejscu, za takimi zawodnikami jak: Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry i John Higgins. 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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 awaits. At the China Open he whitewashed Matthew Stevens 50 in the first round, before losing 25 to Ding in the second round. He won his last ranking title at the 2005 Malta Cup and reached his last ranking final at the 2006 UK Championship, again losing to Ebdon. It was the last time Hendry reached a ranking final. Close match score, several close frames and steals from both sides.The statisti. He's just been wonderful. There is not a lot of respect there at all. why is ronnie o'sullivan not wearing the triple crown badge. Magyar Snooker Gln. [51] He made his tenth professional maximum break at the Welsh Open against Stephen Maguire, but lost the match. I dont think I ever played that well again, unfortunately.. Aged 39, he was the oldest player to reach the semi-finals since Terry Griffiths in 1992, but he lost 617 to O'Sullivan with a session to spare.