What is the fastest century in snooker?

The fastest recorded century break in tournament play was by Tony Drago at the 1996 UK Championship – he took 3 minutes 31 seconds (211 seconds) to score one hundred points. The youngest player to record a century break is Michael White, who scored his first century in March 2001 at the age of nine.

What is the fastest snooker century ever?

At the 2022 Scottish Open, O'Sullivan scored a century in 3 minutes 34 seconds — just 3 seconds slower than the fastest televised century break, which was made by Tony Drago in 1996.

What is Ronnie O Sullivan fastest 100?

There was incredible scenes in the Scottish Open as Ronnie O'Sullivan recorded the fastest ever century on live television. The Rocket made history as he made 100 in just 204 seconds against Bai Langning in a 4-0 victory.

Who is the fastest snooker player of all time?

O'Sullivan's remarkable world-record 147 break set in the 1997 World Championship first round against Mick Price was wrongly timed at five minutes and 20 seconds before being rounded down to five minutes and eight seconds when he first strikes the cue ball.

Has there ever been 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.

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How fast was Ronnie O Sullivan 147?

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. O'Sullivan won £147,000 in prize money for the maximum, averaging 8.8 seconds per shot.

Did Ronnie o sullivan refuse maximum break?

O'Sullivan refused to pursue the maximum because the prize for a 147 was £12,000, and he didn't deem it worthy of his efforts. "If it had been more, I'd have gone for the 147," O'Sullivan told BBC Sport.

Who is considered the best snooker player ever?

The number one rank has been held by eleven players; Ray Reardon was the first to hold the position, and was followed by Cliff Thorburn, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, Judd Trump and Ding Junhui.

Why did Stephen Hendry stop playing snooker?

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 has the most 147 breaks?

What is the highest break scored in snooker?

A 155 break is the absolute maximum break you can get in snooker and it is very rare. It can only come about when a player fouls at the beginning of the game (when no balls have been potted yet) which leads to a free ball.

Who has the quickest maximum 147 break?

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.

Who is the really slow snooker player?

Known for his intense and often controversial slow play, Ebdon made 377 competitive century breaks and two maximum breaks during his career, reaching a height of third in the world rankings for two seasons.

What was the quickest frame in professional snooker?

Tony Drago, from Malta, holds the record for the fastest century break in a professional tournament, in an eye-popping three minutes 31 seconds, against John Higgins in the 1996 UK Championships.

What's the longest shot time in snooker?

Six minutes and 13 seconds passed before a shot was finally taken – 53 seconds more than Ronnie O'Sullivan's fastest 147 maximum in 1997 – as Selby's hopeful red found the jaws of the top pocket and ricocheted away. However, Selby soon returned to wrap up the frame as he steadied to threaten a comeback.

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.

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 is the king of snooker in the world?

The reigning world champion is Ronnie O'Sullivan. Joe Davis dominated the tournament over its first two decades, winning the first 15 world championships before he retired undefeated after his final victory in 1946.

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 is the godfather of snooker?

Obituary: Luigi Umberto 'Bert' Demarco; 'Godfather of snooker' and founder of the Scottish Professional Snooker Association. Born: 9 June, 1924, in Edinburgh.

Do snooker players pay to enter tournaments?

Players pay a fixed entry fee to enter all the play-off events, and there is no prize money. Each player who wins a quarter-final game qualifies for a two-year tour card on the World Snooker Tour.

How much does Ronnie o sullivan get for winning?

How much prize money has Ronnie O'Sullivan won? Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed prize money of £12.6 million during his glittering career – including £500,000 for winning last year's World Snooker Championship.

Has a woman scored 147 in snooker?

Thailand's Nutcharut Wongharuthai made a 147 break during a practice match in her homeland – believed to be the first maximum by a woman in snooker history.

What is Ronnie O Sullivan's fastest match?

O'Sullivan's break against Bai Langning was initially clocked at three minutes and 24 seconds and seemingly surpassed Tony Drago's mark of three minutes and 31 seconds from 1996. Available on Eurosport app. Subscription and Internet connection required. Age 18+.