Is Selby better than Ronnie?

O'Sullivan v Selby is a much more even contest, particularly in the big matches. Selby has beaten O'Sullivan in all three so-called 'triple crown' finals (World, UK and Masters) and represents a different kind of test to ultra-attacking players like Neil Robertson and Judd Trump.

Who is the greatest snooker player of all time?

The talented Ronnie O'Sullivan has more ranking titles than any other snooker player. He has more Triple Crowns, as well, and has gathered more 147s and centuries than anyone – and that's why he deserves the number one spot.

Who is the goat of snooker?

Snooker's fascinating generation game was best played by the sport's GOAT in 2022, writes Desmond Kane. Ronnie O'Sullivan was the main potting protagonist as he equalled Stephen Hendry's seven world title victories an astonishing 30 years after turning professional.

Who beat Ronnie in snooker?

Ronnie O'Sullivan lost to Ding Junhui 6-2 in the last 16 of the Six Red World Championship, ending his hopes of a third invitational title this season.

Who is statistically the best snooker player?

Who is the greatest snooker player of all time? While the topic is certainly up for debate, Ronnie O'Sullivan is widely considered the greatest snooker player of all time.

The Rocket in Unpredictable Mode―final frames | Ronnie O'Sullivan vs Mark Selby | 2020 WSC SF

Who has the most 147 breaks in snooker?

Who has the most triple crowns in snooker?

Career Triple Crown winners

Ronnie O'Sullivan has won 21 Triple Crown titles—the most by any player.

Who has the longest winning streak in snooker?

Winning Streaks

Reanne Evans holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive WWS Tour match wins, having won 90 matches (and 21 tournaments) following the 2008 Connie Gough Trophy, until her defeat to Maria Catalano at the 2011 Northern Championship.

Which snooker players have been banned?

Snooker match-fixing probe throws World Championship into chaos as 10 players banned. Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong will miss the World Championships – along with eight other Chinese players suspended pending a 'fixing' hearing.

Has anyone made a 155 break in snooker?

Jamie Cope compiled a break of 155 points, the highest possible free-ball break, during practice in 2005. Alex Higgins is said to have attained the same feat by some players.

Who is better O Sullivan or Hendry?

O'Sullivan will of course be widely fancied to equal Stephen Hendry's record haul of seven world titles, which he won during an awesome era of dominance between 1990 and 1999, but he already has the most career ranking titles and Triple Crowns.

Why did Stephen Hendry quit snooker?

Retirement (2012)

However, after losing 2–13 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.

Who is the most naturally gifted snooker player?

Apart from the fact that Ronnie has been playing snooker for the past 36 or so years while practicing 8–9 hours every day, he is considered as the most gifted natural snooker player of all time.

Has anyone won 2 Triple Crowns?

Rogers Hornsby and Ted Williams were the only two players to win two Triple Crowns. Only once, in 1933, was the Triple Crown won in both leagues in the same year: Jimmie Foxx in the American League and Chuck Klein in the National League.

Has anyone won the Triple Crown twice?

Rogers Hornsby (left) and Ted Williams (right) are the only MLB batters to have won the Triple Crown twice. Hornsby achieved this in 1922 and 1925, while Williams accomplished this in 1942 and 1947.

Who is the oldest snooker player still playing?

Mark Davis (snooker player)

Who is the slowest snooker player?

Who has the fastest 147 in history?

Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan made a maximum 147 break in the quickest time ever recorded, five minutes and eight seconds, in the first round of the 1997 World Championship.

What is the highest snooker break ever made?

A snooker player has just made history by scoring a mind-blowing break of 155 and it's luckily been caught on camera. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, 36, managed to achieve it in an extremely quick seven minutes and 43 seconds, certainly living up to his nickname of F1, which he received for his remarkable speed around the table.

Is snooker becoming less popular?

To conclude, while Snooker may not be at the height of its popularity in the UK, it still remains one of the most popular sports in the country, with widespread participation and viewership.