Results for: Stephen Hendry

Ronnie O’Sullivan established a commanding 8-1 advantage over Jackson Page in the opening round of the World Snooker Championship, but former champion Ken Doherty expressed reservations about O’Sullivan’s performance, stating that he fell short of his top form. O’Sullivan showcased his exceptional break-building skills, amassing impressive breaks of 54, 56, 81, 122, 66, and 53. Despite his early dominance, Doherty observed that O’Sullivan did not exhibit the same level of fluency and precision that had characterized his previous performances.

Ronnie O’Sullivan, widely regarded as one of the greatest snooker players of all time, has expressed his reluctance to accept the title of GOAT (Greatest of All Time). Despite his pursuit of a record-breaking eighth Crucible title, O’Sullivan believes that he shares the honor with other legends like Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis. His tumultuous personal life, marked by family struggles and substance abuse, has influenced his perspective on the sport.

Ronnie O’Sullivan starts his World Snooker Championship campaign today as he takes on Welshman Jackson Page in the first round. The Rocket is a seven-time world champion, level at the top with Stephen Hendry, and will hope to stand alone in the Crucible history books by claiming an unprecedented eighth title. O’Sullivan has entered this year’s tournament shrouded in controversy, having urged snooker chiefs to move the tournament to either Saudi Arabia or China to better accommodate players.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has admitted that reaching the pinnacle of snooker has been a bit of an anti-climax, but he is still striving for more success and has enlisted the help of a coach ahead of the World Championship. The Rocket begins his bid for an eighth world title on Wednesday, looking to set an outright modern record as he currently sits alongside Stephen Hendry on seven Crucible crowns. Despite being level with the Scot, the Englishman is almost universally considered to be the greatest player ever, although he says it is not actually nailed on.