Stephen Hendry is the best player in snooker. He was a legend in modern snooker and his dominance of the game in the 80s was unmatched. His calm, collected style made snooker the game it is today. He played on slower tables with heavier balls and his final against Dennis Taylor was the game's turning point.
Stephen Hendry, the best player in Snooker
Stephen Hendry is a professional player in snooker and a commentator for ITV and BBC. He is an international player and winner of numerous snooker tournaments. His skills have made him an instant star in the sport. He is a Scottish national.
In 1997-98, Hendry won one ranking title, but lost twice in the World Championship. In the first round of the 1997-98 season, Hendry lost to Joe Johnson, a former World Champion. Hendry lost to Anthony McGill in round two. McGill was the winner of the tournament the previous year. Hendry, along with Mike Hallett, won the World Doubles Championship. The two defended the title the next season. He was also awarded the Australian Masters and Scottish Professional Championship.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the most underrated player
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been consistently rated one of the most outstanding players of all-time, and this is no surprise. Ronnie O'Sullivan holds more major titles that anyone else, including both the Masters and the world championship. He is also arguably the greatest player in snooker. His titles are not the only thing that make him stand out. His ability to win minor ranking events also makes him one of the most underrated players in the sport.
At the age of 16, O'Sullivan turned professional and won his first professional ranking event, the UK Championship, in 1993. He is the youngest professional ranking winner. In 1995, he became the youngest player to win the Masters, and he is still the youngest player to win the World Championship. He is 19 years old, which is the youngest age to win a World Championship. He has been to the Crucible 30 times.
Mark Williams is a top-ranked snooker player
Mark Williams is a popular Welsh snooker players. He was born in Cwm (Ebbw Vale) and began playing snooker when he was just a teenager. He won his first junior event at age 11 and decided to make it his career. Dilwyn Williams his father, a miner, encouraged him. From the age of fifteen, he worked 12-hour shifts in the mines. His family encouraged him to try snooker.
Mark Williams, despite his late career, has won many tournaments and is considered a top snooker player. Williams is the only Welshman to have won the World Championship twice. He has won numerous awards for his achievements on the world snooker tour, and has a net worth exceeding 9 million US dollars.
John Higgins is deservedly higher in the overall rankings
John Higgins deserves to be higher in snooker's overall rankings. The Scot won four World Titles and 31 Ranking Tournaments over his career. He should be more highly respected. But his lack of world title success does not mean he is not worthy to be in the top 10. Higgins was a professional snooker player who lost three Crucible finals including one in 2017.
Higgins came back to win his third consecutive UK Championship final. He defeated Mark Williams by 2-0, 5-9, and then 0-61. Higgins also reached semi-finals in the Masters. He defeated Judd Trump six frames to the death. Higgins also reached the final of the Players Tour Championship Finals, but lost to Marco Fu after falling 4-6 and 5-6 in a shootout.