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Xllaa Sports is a leading sports blog website that updates the latest sports news and events happening worldwide. 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. Finely poised at 14-11 on Monday evening, OSullivan returned refreshed and revitalised for the final session. 2022 Tour Championship: O'Sullivan and Williams in line to lock cues in Llandudno. 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. There is no one dominating the sport like he did, like Tiger Woods did. It says something of the class of both men that Hendry was just as effusive about OSullivan. 1990: Stephen Hendry; 1991: John Parrott; 1992: Stephen Hendry; 1993: Stephen Hendry; 1994: Stephen Hendry; . Stephen Hendry and Ronnie OSullivan are two of the greatest snooker players of all time. Reardon became the first man to win six world crowns in 1978, a feat not bettered until Hendry in 1999. Speed Records Fastest 147 - five minutes and eight seconds at the 1997 World Championship. Snooker is a popular cue sport played worldwide. Among them, Luca Brecel won 1 games . I have played snooker for a long time and I've not seen anyone hit the ball as good, he just whips through it. Who has won the most World Snooker Championship titles? Prince gone within two hours of Coronation. Privacy Policy. Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2002 at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan admits that he would not repeat his concession against Stephen Hendry at the 2006 UK Championship, but says it was due to ongoing personal problems that eventually. 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. 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. 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. One wondered if Trump would return a beaten man, practically going through the motions and effectively conceding the title to his childhood hero. Ranking the game's top five players in history, including World Championship stars. 1992 - Stephen Hendry. Ronnie O'Sullivan won a record seventh World Snooker Championship crown after beating Judd Trump 18-13 in the final here on Monday. [10] All qualifying matches were played in a block from June to September 1992 in the Norbreck Castle in Blackpool. Let me build a case. 1. It was his most dazzling session of the tournament and OSullivans worst, but the credit should go to Trump for the way he rallied. The success in Sheffield means "The Rocket" equals Stephen Hendry . He said he doesn't look at the records but he'll want to get eight. Ronnie OSullivan rockets ahead of error-strewn Judd Trump in final. Only player to make five centuries in a best of nine match. He must have been born with a block of chalk in his mouth.". But my mind keeps coming back to a match the two men played in the 1997 Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge, which featured seven centuries and is widely regarded as one of the best ever. 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. Ronnie O'Sullivan [7] 4-1: Hossein Vafaei [23] World Championship (15 Apr - 1 May 2023) Rd 2 (25) Ronnie O'Sullivan [1] 6-2: Hossein Vafaei [21] Today 15:30 Sun 23 Apr 11:00 : Match will resume later. OSullivan wins World Snooker Championship final 18-13, Seventh title equals Stephen Hendrys record. And Hendry did all this despite never being a darling of the masses, like the Rocket or Whirlwind. Joe is a sub-editor for Sporting News UK. Six-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan established a commanding 12-5 lead over Judd Trump on a feisty first day of the World Championship final. Had he missed it he would have certainly trailed 15-9, wrote Everton. MORE:Is Ronnie O'Sullivan snooker's GOAT? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The match was a classic, with both players showing their immense skill and determination. He's an unusual character really. . It was . RONNIE O'SULLIVAN'S World Snooker Championship win in 2022 has once again raised the debate over who is the greatest star in history. Stephen Hendry vs. Ronnie O'Sullivan - the statistics As the World Championship approaches, I thought I would compile a stats post on the two greatest players in the history of snooker. The Soccer Teams Luca Brecel and Si Jiahui played 1 Games up to today. 10. The 47-year-old equalled Stephen Hendry's record seven world titles after beating Judd Trump 18-13 at the Crucible last year. Read about our approach to external linking. The pair's head-to-head would suggest that we could be in for a classic encounter, with 11 wins apiece from their 22 prior . By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. "I said you're an amazing player, unbelievable talent" Always gracious in defeat, @ronnieo147 @WeAreWST | #CazooWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/EeIsb9BdPF, 'He's amazing and lovely to watch. Since then Stephen Hendry (1995, 2009, 2012) and Ronnie O'Sullivan (1997, 2003, 2008) have bagged three apiece, including the Rocket's mesmerising clearance in just five minute and eight. SCORE: Selby 3-5 Allen (Best of 33 frames) SCORE: Brecel 5-11 Si. It is hard to argue. He reminds me of when Stephen Hendry came along." . I'm not as downbeat as everyone thinks I will be, I'm sorry if anyone gets offended by that. A few matches before that I wanted to shake the guys hand and walk out because I didnt want to be in that environment. That could have happened three of four matches before Hendry. I was happy to just make a match out of it this afternoon.. O'Sullivan beat Kyren Wilson 18-8 in the final last week to clinch his sixth title and draw level with his former coach Reardon and Steve Davis. In this blog, we will take a closer look at their head-to-head record, their styles of play, and their greatest matches. 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. It only solidified the image of Hendry as snookers Terminator: a cold-blooded destroyer even with one arm barely functioning. Their head-to-head record is one of the most closely contested in the history of snooker, with both players winning many [] The Belgian Bullet produced a coming-of-age performance to stun an out-of-sorts Ronnie O'Sullivan in the quarter-finals, defeating the reigning champion 13-10 having begun the third session four frames adrift. With this title, O'Sullivan has equalled Stephen. Ronnie O'Sullivan is into a comfortable 6-2 lead over Luca Brecel after their World Championship quarter-final opening session, despite the Belgian making a thrilling start to the contest. [178] They had last met at the Crucible in . Tournament favourite O'Sullivan had been aiming to win an eighth world title, having equalled Stephen Hendry's tally of seven 12 months ago.. Luca Brecel of Belgium interacts with Ronnie O'Sullivan (R) of England following their Quarter Final match on Day Twelve of the Cazoo World Snooker Championship 2023 at Crucible Theatre on April 26, 2023 in Sheffield, England. Until 1982, only the world championship counted as a ranking event; two others the International Open and the Professional Players Tournament were then added, as was the UK Championship in 1984. At the age of just 17, O'Sullivan caused a sensation by beating Hendry in the 1993 UK Championship final. All rights reserved. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie OSullivan have played each other a total of 70 times, with Hendry winning 36 matches and OSullivan winning 34 matches. The 47-year-old was left stunned in his seat on . 2023 Eurosport, a Warner Bros. Reardon told BBC Radio Devon O'Sullivan is "incredible". 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. Hendry won 70 matches from 90 played at the Crucible between 1986 and 2012 when he appeared 27 times and lifted the trophy on seven occasions in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1999. 1) Press the share button on your browser's menu bar. . All rights reserved. He keeps getting better and better. We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates. But anyone who understands snooker can appreciate that this moment, a seventh world title to draw level with Stephen Hendry and tie the modern-era record, is the one thing which will mean so much since he first lifted the trophy aloft inside the Crucible 21 years ago. No player goes through a world championship triumph without one session to forget and in the heat of the moment on Monday afternoon when Trump threatened to push OSullivan all the way, it was easy to forget that was the first time The Rocket had wavered all tournament long. 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. The Scots response? That was a staggering enough feat. Indias attempt to win the 2023 Hockey World Cup again. As he won frame after frame, talk began to shift from whether there would even be an evening session, to whether those present could be witnessing the greatest comeback in snooker history, second only to when Dennis Taylor trailed Steve Davis 8-0 in 1985. Answer (1 of 8): Let's compare the two players' rolls of honour at this point in time. "He's the most natural thing you'll ever see. 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. BBC commentators and presenters for 2022 World Snooker Championship. O'Sullivan leads the head-to-head 37-31 with three drawn matches in league formats, but the fine margins between them is illustrated by the betting with O'Sullivan priced at 4/5 and Higgins . Stephen Hendry and Ronnie OSullivan have very different styles of play. Their head-to-head record is one of the most closely contested in the history of the sport, and their matches have produced some of the most memorable moments in snooker history. It depends what frame of mind he's in. And if he does win a magnificent seventh world title by converting his 12-5 lead over Judd Trump on Monday a feat that would equal Stephen Hendrys record the clamour for him to be ordained as the greatest ever will become a crescendo. Ronnie O'Sullivan resumes his World Snooker Championship title defence on Tuesday against Luca Brecel as the business end of the tournament begins at the Crucible. Ronnie O'Sullivan has won more ranking titles in snooker than any other player, just ahead of Stephen Hendry. Be the first to read breaking news, the best sports coverage & top entertainment stories. Since Hendry retired in 2012 before returning last year on a wildcard, O'Sullivan has claimed most of the key records on the green baize ahead of his bid to join the Scot as a seven-time world champion at the 46th Crucible event, the sport's most coveted tournament. The infamous incident took place in the quarter-final in York with the Rocket 4-1 behind in a race to nine. He will go down to the best player of all-time, he said. I presume it'll be the same for Ronnie, he'll have to get eight. At times OSullivan is so laid back about the magnitude of his achievements in the game that he is practically horizontal. In terms of weeks spent as world number one, as of April 18, 2022, Stephen Hendry tops the list. And rightly so. O'Sullivan led their head-to-head 36-33, but Higgins had won five of their last six encounters. O'Sullivan, 46, becomes the. Tournament favourite O'Sullivan had been aiming to win an eighth world title, having equalled Stephen Hendry's tally of seven12 months ago. "He's passionate about it. Ronnie O'Sullivan is looking to win a record-breaking eighth world title to take himself beyond the great Stephen Hendry. Ronnie OSullivan is aiming to win a seventh world title. I wanted to play but obviously there was a lot of stuff going on in my head that was upsetting really. It is not just that Maradona pogos up and down with the ball seemingly glued to his head. Their head-to-head record is one of the most closely contested in the history of snooker, with both players winning many memorable matches against each other. He was that dominant. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Ronnie OSullivan wins his seventh world championship title in pictures. He has also achieved a number of other records, including the fastest maximum break in history (5 minutes and 20 seconds). However, O'Sullivan has gained parity where it counts and is now on the verge of taking the World Championship record as his own. Find the latest news about the World Snooker Tour and the WPBSA, discussion of the current tournaments without spoilers, tips on improving your play and videos of some of snooker's greatest moments. He's amazing," added Reardon. 11 Ronnie O'Sullivan celebrates winning. 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 Magnificent Seven is complete. Selby was one of the favourites coming into the tournament and he has backed that up with wins Homepage. Ray Reardon left coached O'Sullivan for two years from 2004. The world number one admitted he loved watching Brecel play, even if it was at his own expense in front of an expectant crowd. The World No. As they continue to play at the highest level, they will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of players to take up the sport and follow in their footsteps. Stephen Hendry Played on 2008-11-20 Broadcast Match was broadcast Frame scores 53-60; 1-109 (108); 77 (67)-17; 37-73 (72); 94 (68)-36; 66-42 Match progress 0-1, 0-2, 2-1, 1-3, 3-2, 3-3 O'Sullivan Hendry Total 50+ Breaks 68, 67 108, 72 Points Scored 328 337 665 Avg. The match was a high-quality affair, with both players producing some incredible snooker. As the World Championship approaches, I thought I would compile a stats post on the two greatest players in the history of snooker. This was arguably his masterpiece in terms of runs to a world crown, with near-dominance from start to finish. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O'Sullivan jointly hold the record for the most World Snooker Championship titles with seven. He was the best player throughout the tournament by quite far. at 13:19 3 May 2022 head dromedary. We hear a lot of talk about the benefits of home advantage in sport but Hendry usually had the crowd against him and worse. 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. 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.
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