[47] Aged 40, he was at the time the oldest player to make a maximum in a ranking tournament and the second player after O'Sullivan to make more than one 147 at the Crucible. Hendry is an absolute legend of the game. "She gave me a lot of strength and I told myself Im not going to give in, no matter what happens Im just going to go for it. 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. I'm actually surprised it's taken him so long to get to seven - that's how good he is! Ronnie O'Sullivan. 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., Eddie Hearn confirms talks are underway for Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron in Dublin, Mason Greenwood could face TV interview as Man Utd consider phased return, Martin Keown fires warning to Man Utd ahead of Liverpool clash. [52] At the 2011 World Championship, he beat Joe Perry in a first-round decider, but again lost in the second round to Selby, this time by a score of 413. [104], OSullivan has dismissed the suggestion that he is the greatest player and has identified Hendry as the greatest due to his having dominated the sport in the 1990s. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "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. Stephen Hendry says Ronnie O'Sullivan is the only snooker player that doesn't speak to anyone on the tour, as he discussed how the sport has changed over the last three decades with Mark. Follow Metro Sport across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Szombaton s vasrnap sszesen hromszor lp asztalhoz Mark Allen s a minden idk legjobb sznkerjtkosnak tartott Ronnie O'Sullivan a Gerevich Aladr Nemzeti Sportcsarnokban sorra kerl VI. O'Sullivan missed three straightforward reds while playing left-handed in a scrappy performance by his own high standards and will be forced to rue his mistakes as he watches the rest of the British Open from the sidelines over the coming days. He was awarded an MBE in 1994,[6] and was twice named the BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year, in 1987 and 1996. mirror.co.uk - Ben Parsons 2d. The fluency and atmosphere of the game stay in a shorter length video, allowing even experienced fans to enjoy snooker at any time. Turn on notifications so you'll be notified of future videos and surveys. Choose a Playlist (counterattacks, tactical, incidents and more) here: https://www.youtube.com/CesarMuroya/Playlists His 29 consecutive victories at the Crucible over that period remains a record.[41]. Sports writer Snooker Ronnie O'Sullivan 'deserves' to equal Stephen Hendry's record, says former snooker world champion Ken Doherty spoke to Planet Sport at the Crucible following Ronnie O'Sullivan's win over Stephen Maguire. [14], In the 198687 season, Hendry retained his Scottish Professional Championship title. He held records for the most world titles in the modern era (7), the most ranking titles (36), the most Triple Crown titles (18), and the most centuries in professional competition (775). I was very surprised obviously, my road manager, John, came and brought the newspaper to my room in the hotel and showed me, Hendry explained on Instagram Live. He reached the last of his nine world finals at the 2002 World Championship but lost in a deciding frame to Peter Ebdon. For several years in the 1990s, Stephen Hendry was unquestionably the most dominant player in the world. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Perhaps the crucial moment came at 14-9 down as Hendry, with the cue ball in the jaws of the middle. [45] It was his ninth season as world number one, which holds the record under the annual ranking system used until 2010. Stephen Hendry said he was "surprised" it took Ronnie O'Sullivan so long to match his World Championship record, O'Sullivan broke down after winning a record-equalling seventh World Snooker Championship, Referee at centre of Ronnie O'Sullivan row is Covid-19 hero who worked on frontline, Ronnie O'Sullivan walking World Snooker Championship forfeit tightrope after ref row. [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. Ursenbacher revealed after his latest triumph over O'Sullivan that he was happy to have delivered the goods in front of his mother, who was watching him play live from the stands for the very first time. [103] Sean Ingle, chief sports journalist for The Guardian, continues to make the case for Hendry as the sport's greatest player. Do umocnienia tej pozycji przysuyo si zwycistwo nad Markiem Williamsem w Grand Prix (1999). Hendrys only regret of the situation was that he couldnt reproduce the cracking form which saw him down the Rocket in the final in Sheffield, where he was beaten 18-17 by Peter Ebdon. * It was decided by aggregate score over five frames. Higgins, poczwszy od roku 1998, pozosta na pierwszym miejscu w rankingu snookerowym przez dwa lata. A few matches before that I wanted to shake the guys hand and walk out because I didnt want to be in that environment. 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. In the 199697 season, Hendry won his fifth UK Championship, coming from 48 behind to defeat John Higgins 109 in the final. [11] In 1984, aged 15, he became the youngest ever winner of the Scottish Amateur Championship. Steve Davis 5. [7][8], Hendry started playing snooker in 1981, aged 12, when his father bought him a child-sized snooker table as a Christmas present. 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. [110] He met his future wife Amanda (Mandy) Tart at a Pontins holiday camp when he was 16. 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Ronnie OSullivan and Stephen Hendry rate Chinas snooker stars, Steve Davis took nearly a decade to accept he was no longer at the pinnacle of snooker, Do not sell or share my personal information. [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. 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. [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. "Im happy that my mums here," said the Swiss hopeful. Ronnie O'Sullivan net worth demonstrates that the snooker player has built a considerable fortune over the years. [74], During the 202122 season, Hendry competed in six ranking events between August and November 2021, but did not progress beyond the last 64 in any of them. [15] Hendry and Mike Hallett won the 1987 World Doubles Championship, defeating Dennis Taylor and Cliff Thorburn 126 in the final. Szombaton s vasrnap sszesen hromszor lp asztalhoz Mark Allen s a minden idk legjobb sznkerjtkosnak tartott Ronnie O'Sullivan a Gerevich . Danny Murphy urges Manchester United to sign Frenkie de Jong and reveals who Barcelona star would replace, I have to hold my hands up Graeme Souness expected Man Utd defender Lisandro Martinez to get exposed in the Premier League, Paul Merson wouldnt be surprised if phenomenal signing Jorginho left Arsenal this summer, Mikel Arteta explains why he didnt speak to William Saliba for first week of Arsenals pre-season tour, Arsenal legend Martin Keown fires warning to Manchester United ahead of Liverpool clash, Future world champion? He said he doesn't look at the records but he'll want to get eight. Stephen Gordon Hendry MBE (born 13 January 1969[4]) is a Scottish professional snooker player who dominated the sport during the 1990s, becoming one of the most successful players in its history. In May,. Ronnie O'Sullivan's record-equalling World Snooker Championship win over Judd Trump drew praise from joint-holder Stephen Hendry, who stated his surprise that "it's taken him so long", 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.". Ill say hello to him because its hard to ignore someone but hes not my cup of tea. Title decided on league table only. Stephen and Ronnie get on very well these days, with the incident long in the past and the Rocket somewhat older and wiser. Hendry won five consecutive Masters titles between 1989 and 1993 and five consecutive world titles between 1992 and 1996, both records in the modern era. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A htvgn sszesen hromszor lp asztalhoz Mark Allen s a minden idk legjobb sznkerjtkosnak tartott Ronnie O'Sullivan Budapesten. He is the only player to have achieved 1,000 century breaks in professional competition, a milestone he reached in 2019 and which he has since extended to over 1,100 centuries. "He's a winning machine. The prestigious non-ranking tournament begins on January 8 at Alexandra Palace in north London with O'Sullivan looking to land his eighth title in his home city. [27], In the 199091 season, Hendry became the first player to win five ranking titles in a single season,[28] including his second UK Championship, where he defeated Davis 1615 in the final. [59][60] However, he was whitewashed 04 by Mark Allen in the second round. - 2023. mrcius 11. kztt rendeznek Thaifldn Bangkokban. Express. [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. He was managed by entrepreneur Ian Doyle. In 2014, Hendry left his wife after 19 years of marriage and moved to England to pursue a relationship with 26-year-old children's entertainer and actress Lauren Thundow, whom he had met at a snooker event the previous year. It is just a number - I do not get too caught up in that. 1 complete a 13-5 win over Stephen Maguire to reach the World Championship semi-finals. The wealthiest snooker player in the world is Ronnie O'Sullivan, with a net worth of $14 million in 2022 (10.34 million). I've played. An innocent man. [106] After OSullivan equalled Hendry's seven world titles in 2022, each player paid tribute to the other, with O'Sullivan saying: [Hendry] used to play six hours a day and didnt miss a ball. [64] He played Robertson for the third consecutive time in a ranking event, but lost 35. 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 night. ", "Hendry & Doherty receive new tour cards", "What Next For Stephen Hendry After Downbeat Start To New Wildcard Season? [49][50] He lost 36 to reigning world champion Neil Robertson in the Masters. 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. In the 199899 season, he suffered a shock 09 whitewash to world number 73 Marcus Campbell in the first round of the UK Championship. More info. There is not a lot of respect there at all. Mistrzostwa wiata 2017 zakoczy na drugiej rundzie, przegrywajc z Marco Fu 11-13. 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. Returning from the Euro-Asia Masters Challenge in September 2003, he had his cue broken in the luggage hold of his international flight,[43] where players had been required to stow their cues since the 11 September 2001 attacks. Hendry won the Welsh Open in the 200203 season, and won the British Open in the 200304 season. I was never going to make the first move but I accepted his apology.. The seemingly inevitable came to pass on Monday when 'The Rocket' fired to an 18-13 final win over Judd Trump in Sheffield. I dont think I ever played that well again, unfortunately.. If hes got problems, I feel for him.. He lost all eight frames in the second session of the match, his first session whitewash at the Crucible. You need that coldness. Minden vben elvllalok kt-hrom bemutat versenyt, ennl tbbet nem tudok. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Judd Trump, John Higgins, and Neil Robertson have also surpassed Hendry's total of career century breaks. Ronnie O'Sullivan has been backed by Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty to excel in his "backyard" at this year's Masters. The most satisfying thing for me would be to send him home to Scotland as quickly as possible for a nice summer off. Hendry was highly critical of the 46-year-old after his surprise first-round elimination, with the Scot insisting that it was the worst he had seen the reigning world champion perform for a number of years. [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. He participated in a challenge match against Ding in Beijing, but lost 613. 13:52, 12 Aug 2022. Hendry also competes on the World Seniors Tour and regularly features as a commentator and studio pundit for snooker coverage on BBC and ITV. I was having a lot of problems at home, with my family life, Ronnie told Eurosport. O'Sullivan has won five - and over a significantly longer period.