Who has 7 snooker world championships?

In total there were fifty-nine centuries during the tournament of which Higgins made fourteen, both records. In 1999, Stephen Hendry won his seventh and final world title, the most in the modern era until being equalled by Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2022. In the final he beat Mark Williams 18–11.

Who has the most snooker titles?

Ronnie O'Sullivan holds the record for the most ranking titles, with 39. He surpassed Stephen Hendry's previous record of 36 by winning the 2020 World Snooker Championship. John Higgins is third on the list with 31 titles, followed by Steve Davis with 28.

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 has had the most 147 breaks?

Who is the goat snooker player?

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.

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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 has the most centuries in snooker?

The record for the most century breaks scored in official tournament play has been held by Ronnie O'Sullivan since January 2015, when he broke the record of 775 career centuries previously held by Stephen Hendry.

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 king of snooker game?

O'Sullivan also surpassed Hendry's record of 70 Crucible wins, setting a new record of 74. In 2022, O'Sullivan defeated Marco Fu 6–4 to win the Hong Kong Masters. The final was played before an estimated 9,000 spectators, the largest audience ever to attend a snooker match.

Who has won the most master snooker?

Eleven players have won the tournament more than once. Ronnie O'Sullivan has won a record seven titles. Stephen Hendry has won six titles, including a record five consecutive wins from 1989 to 1993.

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 crucible wins?

The most World Snooker Championship wins (modern era) is 7, and was achieved by Stephen Hendry (UK) winning in 1990, 1992-96 and 1999 and equalled by Ronnie O'Sullivan (UK) winning in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2012-13, 2020 and 2022, at the Crucible, Sheffield, UK.

Which snooker player has won the most prize money?

Born in London in 1957, 63-year-old Steve Davis is the richest snooker player globally. He has won almost every achievement and title in the sport.

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.

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.

Who has the fastest 147s in snooker?

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.

Why is it called snooker?

The name snooker comes from a comment Chamberlain made about a player who missed a shot. He called him "a real snooker", referring to his lack of experience, "snooker" being a slang term for a first year cadet. The first official set of rules for snooker were drafted in 1882 at Ootacamund in Madras Province.

Who is the youngest snooker world champion?

The youngest champion in the tournament's history is Hendry, who won his first title in 1990, aged 21 years and 106 days.

Who was the fastest snooker player?

Ronnie O'Sullivan was only a few seconds off compiling the fastest century in snooker history during the Scottish Open in Edinburgh on Monday night, but it is debatable how many seconds he was slower than record holder Tony Drago.

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.