Who is the six time world snooker champion?

Both Ray Reardon and Steve Davis have won six titles; John Higgins

John Higgins

John Higgins, MBE (born 18 May 1975) is a Scottish professional snooker player. He has won 31 career ranking titles, placing him in third position on the all-time list of ranking event winners, behind Ronnie O'Sullivan (39) and Stephen Hendry (36).

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and Mark Selby four; John Spencer and Mark Williams three; and Alex Higgins two.

Who has won the snooker world championship the most times?

The most successful player at the World Snooker Championship is Joe Davis, who won fifteen consecutive titles between 1927 and 1946.

Is Ronnie O Sullivan 7 times champion?

Now noted for his longevity in the sport, he has made a record equalling 30 appearances in the final stages of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. He became the oldest world champion in snooker history when he won his seventh title in 2022, aged 46 years and 148 days.

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 the most 147 in snooker?

ALL Snooker World Champions [1976-2022]

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.

Is Ronnie O Sullivan better than Stephen Hendry?

O'Sullivan is now one behind Hendry's record of seven world titles but has overtaken him at the top of the list of ranking event wins with 37.

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.

How much did Ronnie o sullivan win for the World Championship?

Ronnie O'Sullivan reveals what he will splash out on after £500k World Championship win.

What is the world record Ronnie O Sullivan?

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.

What was the most watched snooker match?

The final between Davis and Taylor attracted 18.5 million viewers on BBC2, the programme finishing at 12:23 a.m. after Taylor had won the title. The viewership was the highest for any broadcast after midnight in the United Kingdom, and the most-viewed show on BBC2. The match became known as "the black ball final".

What is the fastest 147 break 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.

Who has the highest 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 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.

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 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.

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 won the most Masters in 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.

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.

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.

Who is the wealthiest snooker player?

63-year-old Steve Davis is the richest snooker player in the world. He was born in London, England, in 1957. Steve Davis holds almost every title and achievement available in the snooker sport. This makes him the most successful snooker player ever.