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Ronnie O'Sullivan

O'Sullivan taking a shot with a rest
Born December 5, 1975 (1975-12-05) (age 32),
Wordsley, West Midlands
Nationality Flag of England English
Nickname(s) The Rocket
The Essex Exocet
The Magician
Professional 1992–
Highest ranking #1 (4 years)
2008/09 ranking #1
Career winnings £5,799,910
Highest break 147 (9 times)
Tournament wins
Ranking 20
Non-ranking 20
World Champion 2001, 2004, 2008

Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan (born December 5, 1975 in Wordsley, West Midlands)[1][2] nicknamed "The Rocket" due to his rapid playing style, is an English professional snooker player, and the reigning 888. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Wordsley with Buckpool is a village now forming the south suburbs of Kingswinford in the West Midlands, England. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional Snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2008/2009 previous = Snooker world rankings 2007/2008 prevtext = ''2007/2008'' In Snooker, a break is the total score achieved by a player in a single to the table. The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and The 2001 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 21 April and 7 May 2001 at the Crucible Theatre, The 2004 * Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 17 April and 3 May 2004 at the Crucible Theatre, The 2008 888com World Snooker Championship took place between 19 April and 5 May at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Wordsley with Buckpool is a village now forming the south suburbs of Kingswinford in the West Midlands, England. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long com Snooker World Champion. He has been World Champion on three occasions (2001, 2004 and 2008) and is second on the all time prize money list with career earnings of around £5. The 2001 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 21 April and 7 May 2001 at the Crucible Theatre, The 2004 * Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 17 April and 3 May 2004 at the Crucible Theatre, The 2008 888com World Snooker Championship took place between 19 April and 5 May at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. 8 million.

O'Sullivan is considered by his fans, critics, and by many of his fellow professionals such as Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry as the most naturally talented player in the history of the game. Steve Davis, OBE, (born Steven Davis August 22, 1957, Plumstead, London) is an English professional Snooker Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE (born January 13, 1969 in South Queensferry, Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional Snooker [3] He has also been involved in a number of controversial incidents during his career,[3] being a popular figure for many British tabloids.

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Career

Early career

O'Sullivan grew up and still lives in the exclusive Manor Road area in Chigwell, Essex[4] and attended Wanstead High School. Chigwell is a Civil parish and town in the Epping Forest district of Essex. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common [5] He started his career at an early age. He first achieved a century break at the age of 10, making a 117; scored a 147 or maximum break at 15; and turned professional at 16. TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles In Snooker, a break is the total score achieved by a player in a single to the table. He won his first 38 matches as a professional – a record that still stands[6] – on his way to the 1993 World Championship, where he remains the youngest-ever player to qualify. The event The 1993 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, between the 16 April and He lost in the first round 10-7 to Alan McManus and ended his debut season ranked 57. This article is about the snooker player For Allan McManus the professional footballer see here. He was the youngest ever winner of a ranking tournament when he won the 1993 UK Championship aged 17, beating Stephen Hendry in the final, and starting one of the most prominent rivalries in the sport. The UK Championship is a professional Snooker tournament generally regarded as the second most prestigious tournament after the World Championship. In 1995, he won his first Masters title. The Masters (known formally as the Saga Insurance Masters, for sponsorship purposes and for many years the Benson and Hedges Masters) is a professional

In the 1996 World Championship, snooker's governing body found him guilty of assaulting Mike Ganley, then a media official, now the tournament director. The event The 1996 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield between the 20th April [7] He was given a two-year suspended sentence and a £20,000 fine, and advised to donate £10,000 to charity. [1]

On 21 April 1997, in the first round of the World Championship against Mick Price, he made the fastest-recorded maximum break (and also his first), 5 minutes and 20 seconds, an average of one shot every 9 seconds. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The event The 1997 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre Sheffield between the 19th April to the 5th May Mick Price is a retired English professional Snooker player He is best known for being Ronnie O'Sullivan 's opponent when O'Sullivan scored the fastest [8] In November, he won his second UK title, beating Hendry 10-6 in the final.

After winning the 1998 Benson & Hedges Irish Masters against Ken Doherty, he was stripped of his title after a drugs test found cannabis in his system. The Irish Masters was a professional Snooker tournament It was founded in 1978 but only became a ranking tournament from the 2002/03 season Ken Doherty (born 17 September Cannabis ( Cán-na-bis) is a Genus of Flowering plants that includes three putative species Cannabis sativa subsp [9]

O'Sullivan made it to the semi-finals of the 1999 Embassy World Championship, losing 17-14 to Stephen Hendry, in a match featuring many century breaks between the two players. The 1999 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 17th April to the 3rd May 1999 at the Crucible Theatre O'Sullivan's promising campaign in the 1999-2000 season (when he won three ranking titles) ended in disappointment, however — following his solid performance the previous year, he was a favourite for the 2000 world title, especially after Hendry's unexpected 10-7 first-round loss to Stuart Bingham. The 2000 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield between 15 April and 1 May Stuart Bingham (born May 21, 1976, in Basildon, Essex) is an English professional Snooker player However, O'Sullivan was also eliminated in the first round by David Gray, who came from 5-1 and 9-7 down to edge out O'Sullivan 10-9 for a place in the second round. David Gray (born 9 February 1979, in Lower Morden, Greater London, England) is an English professional Snooker In this particular match, O'Sullivan made five centuries (three in consecutive frames, equalling the record held by John Higgins), all to no avail, and Gray recorded four. John Higgins

In 2001, O'Sullivan claimed his first World Championship title (dedicated to his father), with an 18-14 victory over John Higgins, and his third UK title, with a 10-1 victory over Doherty. The 2001 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 21 April and 7 May 2001 at the Crucible Theatre, He began the 2002/2003 season ranked number 1.

In 2002, before his World Championship semi-final with Hendry, O'Sullivan accused him of bad sportsmanship after the latter's quarter-final victory over Doherty; the same day O'Sullivan edged his quarter-final against Stephen Lee 13-10 to set up a meeting with Hendry in the semis. The 2002 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between 20 April and 6 May 2002 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Stephen Lee (born 12 October 1974) is a professional Snooker -player from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, noted for his Referring to a previous match against Hendry in 1999 at a pre-match interview, he commented: "I know if I do get beat and he comes up and does a moonie in front of me and goes 'Ne ne ne', I'll just look at him and say 'well done' and say 'go back to your sad little life'. "[10] In the match, O'Sullivan had the better of the first day's play, opening up an 8-5 lead; but on the second day Hendry rallied back to 12-12 going into the final session. Hendry subsequently outplayed O'Sullivan and won convincingly 17-13. Hendry didn't comment on his opponent's outburst following the match, although O'Sullivan did receive some criticism for his remarks from Steve Davis and Clive Everton. Clive Everton (born 7 September 1937) is a Welsh veteran BBC Snooker Commentator, Journalist and author O'Sullivan later apologised to Hendry for his comments. [11]

In 2003, following a season that saw him win the Scottish Masters, the European Open and Irish Masters, O'Sullivan's season ended on another disappointing note when he was knocked out of the World Championship in the first round for the third time in his career, losing 10-6 to the unseeded Marco Fu, despite making another maximum 147 break in the match. The Scottish Masters, often known by its sponsored names the Lang's Scottish Masters or the Regal Scottish Masters, was a non- ranking professional The European Open was a professional Snooker tournament It was one of the eight ranking tournaments until the 2003/04 season. The Irish Masters was a professional Snooker tournament It was founded in 1978 but only became a ranking tournament from the 2002/03 season Fu Ka-chun ( Chinese name: 傅家俊 born January 8 1978 best known in Western media as Marco Fu, is a professional Snooker player from This defeat saw him drop to number three in the rankings.

In 2004, O'Sullivan's father telephoned 1970s six-time World Champion Ray Reardon and asked if he could give O'Sullivan some advice. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Ray Reardon MBE ( 8 October 1932) is a retired Welsh Snooker player [12] With Reardon's backing, O'Sullivan came into top form and claimed the World Championship, beating Graeme Dott very convincingly in the final by 18 frames to 8. The 2004 * Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 17 April and 3 May 2004 at the Crucible Theatre, Graeme Dott (born May 12, 1977) is a professional Snooker player from Larkhall in Scotland. He lost the first five frames of the match, however, which he attributed to his opponent's (and O'Sullivan's former) coach's mind games – entering O'Sullivan's dressing room minutes before the match. [13] He also beat Hendry 17-4 in the semi-final – the heaviest defeat ever in a World Championship semi-final. [14] He was ranked number one for the next two seasons.

2004/2005

In the 2005 World Championship, he lost to Peter Ebdon in the quarter-final. The 2005 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 16 April and 2 May 2005 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield England Peter Ebdon (born August 27, 1970 in Kettering, England) is an English professional Snooker player and former From 8-2 down, Ebdon began a comeback and eventually won 13-11, by playing in an exceptionally determined and dogged style, with many observers accusing him of deliberate slow play to disrupt O'Sullivan's fast game. [15] After the match, O'Sullivan indicated to the press that he was unlikely to compete in the following season, and perhaps even would retire from the sport altogether. [16] However, in September 2005, he announced that he would play a truncated 2005/2006 season and spend some time playing eight-ball in the United States after being chosen to compete on the elite International Pool Tour. PortalCurrent events News collections and sources WikipediaNews collections and sources. Eight-ball, sometimes called stripes and solids and more rarely bigs and littles or highs and lows, is a Pocket billiards (pool game popular The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The International Pool Tour is a professional sports tour created in 2005 by Kevin Trudeau. [17][18] It transpired, however, that the IPT pool tournament in which O'Sullivan was to make his debut clashed with the defence of his Premier League Snooker title. Plans were changed accordingly, with O'Sullivan going on to beat Hendry 6-0 with four century breaks.

O'Sullivan next won the season's Masters and Welsh Open titles. However, he missed the season's China Open on medical grounds; this was criticised by Anthony Hamilton, who said that O'Sullivan has a duty to promote the sport. Anthony Hamilton (born 29 June 1971, Nottingham, East Midlands) is an English professional Snooker player [19]

2005/2006

A victorious O'Sullivan.
A victorious O'Sullivan.

After a comprehensive 9-2 loss to John Higgins in the final of the 2005 Grand Prix, O'Sullivan reached the final of the Masters only to lose again (10-9) to Higgins. In his 2005 first-round UK Championship match with Mark King, O'Sullivan sat with a wet towel draped over his head for most of the contest. [20]

The 2006 World Championship saw O'Sullivan's personal sponsor, 888. The 2006 World Snooker Championship (known as the 2006 888com World Snooker Championship for sponsorship purposes was that year's international profession Snooker com, also become the event sponsor for the following 5 years. Following a 10-4 defeat of Dave Harold, he struggled through 13-11 in a surprising second-round match against Welshman Ryan Day. David 'Dave' Harold (born December 9, 1966) is an English professional Snooker player from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Ryan Day (born 23 March 1980, in Pontycymer, Bridgend, Wales) is a Welsh professional Snooker player A similar quarter-final match ensued against Mark Williams. Mark James Williams MBE (born 21 March, 1975, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Wales) is a Welsh professional Snooker O'Sullivan led 10-6 going into the final session. A fightback from Williams saw him take the lead by winning the next 5 frames, but O'Sullivan held his nerve to take the match 13-11, and face Graeme Dott in the semi-finals.

Dott took an early lead before O'Sullivan drew level at 8-8 at the end of the second session. Cue-tip problems which had dogged O'Sullivan throughout the event recurred, including an incident in which television footage appeared to show O'Sullivan deliberately removing the tip of his cue. This secured him a 15-minute break to re-tip the cue, before he returned and made a 124 break. Tournament Director Mike Ganley accepted the player's assurance that the tip had simply fallen off, and no censure was made. [21] The incident drew criticism from his opponent,[22] and from Steve Davis and John Parrott. This article is about the snooker player For the US Senator and Representative see John Fabyan Parrott. [23] Dott then took all 8 frames of the third session, leaving him one frame away from his second final in three years. The final session saw O'Sullivan stage a minor fightback, taking three frames in a row before a mistake let Dott back in for an eventual clearance on the black. After Dott's win, O'Sullivan gave his cue and case to a boy in the crowd. [24] BBC claims he had used as many as twenty-one different tips during the fortnight;[21] O'Sullivan later stated he had used seven tips before arriving in Sheffield, and a further eight during the week,[24] and that he would return next season with a new cue from cuemaker John Parris. John Parris (born 1952 of Forest Hill London, England, is one of the most renowned manufacturer of handmade Snooker cues in the world

O'Sullivan's decision to not enter the Malta Cup cost him the number one rank for the following season. The European Open was a professional Snooker tournament It was one of the eight ranking tournaments until the 2003/04 season.

2006/2007

On his way to losing the 2006 Northern Ireland Trophy, where he lost 9-6 to Ding Junhui in the final, he defeated semi-final opponent Dominic Dale 6-0 in a record 53 minutes for a best-of-11 frame match. The Northern Ireland Trophy is a professional Snooker tournament Ding Junhui ( sometimes referred to as Jun-hui Ding in the West born April 1, 1987) is a Chinese Snooker player born in Yixing Dominic "One of the Worst" Dale (born Christopher Dale on 29 December 1971) is a Welsh professional Snooker player and occasional [25]

In December 2006, in his quarter-final match of the 2006 UK Championship against Hendry, O'Sullivan conceded in dramatic fashion part way into the sixth frame of the best-of-17 match. The UK Championship is a professional Snooker tournament generally regarded as the second most prestigious tournament after the World Championship. [26] He went 4-0 down after a strong start from Hendry, before taking a frame back. At the start of the sixth frame O'Sullivan opened with a break of 24, before leaving him a difficult shot from black to red, ultimately missing his next red. After the miss, O'Sullivan calmly shook the hand of both Hendry (saying to whom that he "had enough of it, mate") and the match referee, Jan Verhaas, and walked out of the arena, stunning everyone present. Jan Verhaas (born October 5, 1966 in Maassluis) is a Dutch Snooker Referee. It also caused minor disruption to the other quarter-final match between Graeme Dott and Steve Davis, due to the audience moving to the other side of the arena to view their match. Dott later added that he initially thought that O'Sullivan and Hendry were having a fight when he heard an audience member shout "Get a grip, Ronnie". [27] It was later officially confirmed that O'Sullivan had forfeited the match, which was awarded 9-1 to Hendry. The World Snooker Association announced that the fans who had travelled to watch the match would get next-day tickets for free by way of compensation. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association ( WPBSA, also known as the World Snooker Association or simply World Snooker for short is the governing [28] O’Sullivan issued a statement later that day apologising and saying that he would be 'back on his feet fighting stronger and harder than ever very soon'. [27]

On 31 May 2007, World Snooker fined O'Sullivan £20,000 and docked him 900 ranking points over this incident. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [29]

O'Sullivan returned to action at the 2007 Saga Insurance Masters, to a mixed response from the audience (he was booed and clapped in equal measure). He won his first round match on 16 January 2007 against Ali Carter 6-1, making two centuries in the process. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Allister (Ali Carter (born 25 July 1979, Colchester, Essex, England) is an English professional Snooker player However, he then created more controversy by failing to attend a post-match press conference. [30] He did record a short interview with Steve Davis for the BBC, stating that he was much happier than at the UK Championship and was playing well once again. Sir Rodney Walker later issued a statement that said O'Sullivan had been excused from dealing with the media because of the exceptional circumstances affecting him. [31] This decision was criticised by Shaun Murphy[32] and Ken Doherty. Shaun Murphy (born August 10, 1982 in Harlow, England) is an English professional Snooker player and the 2005 [33] O'Sullivan went on to win the tournament against Ding Junhui on 21 January 2007. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the match he was noted for his good sportsmanship by Davis for comforting Ding after the 12th frame. Ding had become visibly upset by an overly partisan member of the crowd who was later ejected. O'Sullivan was leading 9-3 at the time and won the next frame for a 10-3 victory. [34]

O'Sullivan went out of the Malta Cup with a 5-3 loss to Michael Holt in the first round. The Malta Cup is a professional Snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 2004/05 season. Michael Holt is a professional Snooker player from Nottingham, England. Later, during the Welsh Open, O'Sullivan announced that his technique would be undergoing major changes since he was unhappy with his recent performances. Welsh Open may refer to Welsh Open (darts Welsh Open (snooker These included a 5-4 reverse to Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals. In his quarter-final match against Joe Swail at the Irish Masters, O'Sullivan knocked in a 147 on his way to a narrow 5-4 victory. Joe Swail (born August 29, 1969) is a professional Snooker player from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Irish Masters was a professional Snooker tournament It was founded in 1978 but only became a ranking tournament from the 2002/03 season Since the table used did not have officially ratified pockets O'Sullivan's maximum does not count towards his official total. [35] The organisers had initially offered a car to any player who completed a maximum break, but were unable to keep their promise. He defeated John Higgins in another decider (6-5) later that evening, then easily overcame Barry Hawkins 9-1 in the final, becoming the first winner of the new Paul Hunter Trophy, awarded to him by Paul's widow Lyndsey. Barry Hawkins (born 23 April 1979 Kent, England) is an English professional Snooker player Paul Alan Hunter ( 14 October 1978 – 9 October 2006) was an English professional Snooker player

Just before the 2007 World Championship, in which he had a first-round match with Ding Junhui again, O'Sullivan claimed that the draw was fixed. The 2007 888com World Snooker Championship began on 21 April and ran until 7 May 2007 (with the final continuing into the early hours This was subsequently denied by World Snooker[36] and O'Sullivan later retracted his accusation. [37] In the end, O'Sullivan won the tie easily, 10-2. He also won his second-round match against Robertson 13-10 (despite losing six frames in a row at one time), before losing his quarter-final match against eventual tounarment winner John Higgins 13-9.

2007/2008

O'Sullivan withdrew from the first ranking event of the season, the Shanghai Masters, citing back problems which doctors advised him not to travel on. He also chose not to enter the invitational Pot Black tournament.

O'Sullivan made the final of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix but was beaten 9-6 by Marco Fu. Fu Ka-chun ( Chinese name: 傅家俊 born January 8 1978 best known in Western media as Marco Fu, is a professional Snooker player from

During the 2007 Northern Ireland Trophy O'Sullivan set a new record after compiling five centuries in a 5-2 defeat of Ali Carter. The 2007 Northern Ireland Trophy took place between 4 November and 11 November 2007 in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. This also included his seventh, official competitive 147 maximum break. [38] O'Sullivan went out of the tournament in the next round after being beaten by Fergal O'Brien. Fergal O'Brien (born March 8, 1972) and growing up in Bayside, Dublin is an Irish professional Snooker player

On December 2, 2007, he won a fourth consecutive, and record seventh in total, Premier League title by beating John Higgins in the final by a score of 7-4. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

On December 15, 2007, O'Sullivan compiled his eighth maximum break in competition in the deciding frame of his Maplin UK Championship semi-final against Mark Selby at Telford, equalling Hendry's record. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 2007 Maplin UK Championship of Snooker was the 31st instalment of the UK Championship, held in the Telford International Centre. Mark Selby (born 19 June in 1983, Leicester, England) is an English professional Snooker and pool player Telford ( ˈtɛlfɚd is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, In doing so, O'Sullivan also became only the second person in professional competition to compile a maximum in the deciding frame of a match, after Hendry again, who made one against O'Sullivan himself in the 1997 Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge final. O'Sullivan is the second player after John Higgins to make 147 breaks in two consecutive ranking tournaments (Northern Ireland Trophy 2007 and Maplin UK Championship 2007). He then went on to win the tournament easily beating Stephen Maguire 10-2 in the final (from 8-0 up), and picked up a £100,000 cheque for winning his first ranking tournament in over 33 months. Stephen Maguire (born March 13, 1981) is a Scottish professional Snooker player from Glasgow.

At the Masters 2008, January 12, 2008 Stephen Maguire edged out O'Sullivan in a tense final frame to win their first-round match at Wembley. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common In the battle of the top two players in the provisional world rankings, O'Sullivan fought back from 4-1 down to level at 5-5 and take the match into a deciding 11th frame. But the Essex player missed a relatively simple final blue with the rest, when poised to win the match, allowing his Scottish opponent to reach the quarter-finals.

After withdrawing from the Malta Cup O'Sullivan returned at the Welsh Open in February. The Malta Cup is a professional Snooker tournament that has been on the World Snooker calendar since the 2004/05 season. Welsh Open may refer to Welsh Open (darts Welsh Open (snooker Playing a good tournament, he reached the final against Selby. Although O'Sullivan led 8-5, Selby won four frames in a row and won 9-8.

O'Sullivan was present at this year's China Open, from Beijing, where he lost 5-4 to Marco Fu, in the first round. The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament However, at the press-conference, which followed the match, O'Sullivan was heard making some lewd remarks inviting a member of the press to perform fellatio on him, then laughing with the World Snooker media spokesman. Fellatio, also called fellation, is Oral sex performed upon the Penis. O'Sullivan also joked about the size and girth of his penis, before simulating a sexual act on his microphone. The penis (plural penises, penes [39] [40] In June 2008, the WPBSA punished O'Sullivan for his behaviour by docking the appearance money and world championship points that he had earned from the event. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association ( WPBSA, also known as the World Snooker Association or simply World Snooker for short is the governing [41]

He compiled a record breaking ninth competitive 147 break[42] at the Crucible against Mark Williams at the 2008 World Championships. The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The 2008 888com World Snooker Championship took place between 19 April and 5 May at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. It is his third of the season, and also his third maximum at the Crucible. No other player has made more than one maximum at The Crucible. It is the fourth maximum to be compiled in a winning frame of a match (following Stephen Hendry's against O'Sullivan in the decider of the 1997 Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge final, Williams' maximum at The Crucible in 2005 world championship, and O'Sullivan's in a decider against Mark Selby in their semi-final tie at the 2007 UK Championship). The 2005 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place between the 16 April and 2 May 2005 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield England The 2007 Maplin UK Championship of Snooker was the 31st instalment of the UK Championship, held in the Telford International Centre. Interviewed by Steve Davis just after beating Williams 13-7 he said "I can finally buy a Bentley Continental GT". The Bentley Continental GT is a Grand tourer Coupé with two Doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement released in 2003 replacing the previous [43] Soon after potting the final black, snooker legend and commentator, Dennis Taylor, labelled Ronnie O'Sullivan as a "total genius". To add insult to injury for Williams it was also the frame that relegated Williams from snooker's elite top 16 meaning he will have to qualify for next season's tournaments. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2008/2009 previous = Snooker world rankings 2007/2008 prevtext = ''2007/2008'' However, O'Sullivan's 147 was equalled by Ali Carter in the same tournament - halving his prize money. [44] O'Sullivan defeated Liu Chuang, Mark J. Liu Chuang ( Chinese: 刘闯 Pinyin: Liú Chuǎng (born 6 June 1990) is a Chinese professional Snooker player Williams, Liang Wenbo and Stephen Hendry on route to the final of the tournament. Liang Wenbo ( Pinyin: Liáng Wénbó; born 25 March 1987, Heilongjiang, China) is a professional Snooker player O'Sullivan beat Ali Carter 18-8 in the final on May 5th. Allister (Ali Carter (born 25 July 1979, Colchester, Essex, England) is an English professional Snooker player He hinted he may not play next season in an interview after his third world title win but also stated than he may go on to pursue many more world titles. [45]

Playing style

O'Sullivan plays in a fast and attacking manner. He is a prolific breakbuilder and solid tactical player, although he has stated his disdain for long, drawn-out games, saying that it harms the game of snooker. TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles [46] He is a good front-runner, although tends to become demoralised when behind and not playing well, and is liable to lose multiple consecutive frames. Front-runner is a term to describe the leader in a race whether political or athletic [47] When behind and needing snookers, he tends to concede more often than other players, although after Ray Reardon's coaching he does seem to carry on with the frame a lot more than previously. TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles

O'Sullivan is right-handed, but can play to a high standard with his left hand. While not quite possessing the same power in his left arm, being ambidextrous enables him to attempt shots with his left hand that would otherwise require awkward cueing with a rest or spider. TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles [48] O'Sullivan sometimes plays with a variety of bridge hands.

When he first displayed this left-handed ability in the 1996 World Championship against Alain Robidoux, the Canadian accused him of disrespect. TemplateCuegloss will have to be hacked to support multi-page articles The event The 1996 Embassy World Snooker Championship took place at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield between the 20th April Alain Robidoux (born July 25, 1960 in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian Snooker player he played Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page O'Sullivan responded that he played better with his left hand than Robidoux could with his right. [6] O'Sullivan was summoned to a disciplinary hearing in response to Robidoux's formal complaint, where he had to prove that he could play to a high level with his left hand. He played three frames of snooker against former world championship runner-up Rex Williams, winning all three. Rex Williams (born 20 July, 1933) is a retired English professional player of Snooker and English billiards. The charge of bringing the game into disrepute was subsequently dropped. [49]

Status

He is considered by many to be the most naturally-talented player in the history of the sport,[50][35] with many such as Steve Davis labelling him a 'genius'; some have said that his highest level of play is above any other player's highest level of play;[51][52] and many have hailed him as the greatest player ever,[53][54][55][56] although a temperamental streak sometimes lead to a lack of confidence or interest,[1] and he has performed inconsistently throughout his controversial career thus far,[57] with observers noting the 'two Ronnies' aspect of his character. The Two Ronnies was a British Sketch show that aired on BBC 1 from 1971 to 1987 [58][59]

According to Stephen Hendry after his defeat at the World Snooker Championship 2008, "O'Sullivan is the best player in the world by a country mile". The 2008 888com World Snooker Championship took place between 19 April and 5 May at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. [60]

O'Sullivan is also the most popular player on the circuit[61] – along with Jimmy White, another very popular English player – and is noted for being a 'showman'. [62] He is perhaps the biggest draw in the game today,[63] and has helped improve the image of snooker to the general public. [64][65] O'Sullivan himself has stated his desire for entertaining the watching public, and said that slow, gritty games put viewers off. [66]

He has often been compared to Alex Higgins and Jimmy White because of both his natural talent and popularity. Alexander Gordon Higgins (born 18 March 1949 in Belfast) best known as Alex "Hurricane" Higgins, is a professional Snooker player from [67]

O'Sullivan has compiled over 500 competitive centuries during his career, second only to Hendry. [35][68]

Performance Timeline

Ranking tournaments 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08
Northern Ireland Trophy - - - - - - - - - - - - - F QF
Shanghai Masters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
British Open W F SF 1R QF 3R SF QF SF 3R F SF - - -
LG Cup/Grand Prix - QF 1R 2R 3R 3R QF F QF QF 2R W F 3R F
UK Championship W QF QF 1R W 1R QF SF W QF SF 2R 2R QF W
Irish Masters - 1R QF SF DQ QF SF W QF W QF W - - -
Scottish Open - - - - W 2R W 2R 2R 3R - - - - -
European Open/Malta Cup F SF 1R 1R - - - - QF W QF 2R - 1R -
Welsh Open - QF 2R 2R 4R SF 3R 2R 2R QF W W 2R QF F
Thailand Open/Thailand Masters/China Open - F 2R SF 2R 1R 1R 2R SF - - - 2R SF 1R
Non ranking tournaments
The Masters - W F F QF QF QF 2R QF QF F W F W 1R
World Championship
World Snooker Championship 2R QF SF 2R SF SF 1R W SF 1R W QF SF QF W

Tournament wins and career rankings

Graph of world rankings
Season Ranking
1993/94 57
1994/95 9
1995/96 3
1996/97 8
1997/98 7
1998/99 3
1999/00 4
2000/01 4
2001/02 2
2002/03 1
2003/04 3
2004/05 1
2005/06 1
2006/07 3
2007/08 5
2008/09 1

Ranking tournaments

Other tournaments

Personal life

Considered a perfectionist,[69] O'Sullivan is publicly highly self-critical[70] – even in victory. The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional Snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments The snooker season 1993/1994 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1993 and 1994. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1993/1994 previous = Snooker world rankings 1992/1993 prevtext = ''1992/1993'' The snooker season 1994/1995 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1994 and 1995. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1994/1995 previous = Snooker world rankings 1993/1994 prevtext = ''1993/1994'' The snooker season 1995/1996 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1995 and 1996. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1995/1996 previous = Snooker world rankings 1994/1995 prevtext = ''1994/1995'' The snooker season 1996/1997 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1996 and 1997. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1996/1997 previous = Snooker world rankings 1995/1996 prevtext = ''1995/1996'' The snooker season 1997/1998 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1997 and 1998. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1997/1998 previous = Snooker world rankings 1996/1997 prevtext = ''1996/1997'' The snooker season 1998/1999 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1998 and 1999. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1998/1999 previous = Snooker world rankings 1997/1998 prevtext = ''1997/1998'' The snooker season 1999/2000 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 1999 and 2000. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 1999/2000 previous = Snooker world rankings 1998/1999 prevtext = ''1998/1999'' The snooker season 2000/2001 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 2000 and 2001. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2000/2001 previous = Snooker world rankings 1999/2000 prevtext = ''1999/2000'' The snooker season 2001/2002 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 2001 and 2002. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2001/2002 previous = Snooker world rankings 2000/2001 prevtext = ''2000/2001'' The snooker season 2002/2003 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 2002 and 2003. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2002/2003 previous = Snooker world rankings 2001/2002 prevtext = ''2001/2002'' The snooker season 2003/2004 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 2003 and 2004. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2003/2004 previous = Snooker world rankings 2002/2003 prevtext = ''2002/2003'' The snooker season 2004/2005 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during the years 2004 and 2005. series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2004/2005 previous = Snooker world rankings 2003/2004 prevtext = ''2003/2004'' The snooker season 2005/06 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during 2005 and 2006 series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2005/2006 previous = Snooker world rankings 2004/2005 prevtext = ''2004/2005'' The Snooker Season 2006/07 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during 2006 and 2007 series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2006/2007 previous = Snooker world rankings 2005/2006 prevtext = ''2005/2006'' The Snooker Season 2007/08 is a series of Snooker tournaments played during 2007 and 2008 series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2007/2008 previous = Snooker world rankings 2006/2007 prevtext = ''2006/2007'' series header title = [[ImageSnooker balls triangledpng 25px]]  Snooker world rankings section = 2008/2009 previous = Snooker world rankings 2007/2008 prevtext = ''2007/2008'' The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and The UK Championship is a professional Snooker tournament generally regarded as the second most prestigious tournament after the World Championship. The British Open was a professional Snooker tournament It was a ranking tournament from 1985 The German Open was a professional Snooker tournament It was held as a ranking tournament from 1995 to 1997 before changing its name to the German Masters The Players Championship was a professional Snooker tournament The China Open (also known as the Star Dragon Woods Villa Cup China Open for sponsorship purposes is a professional Snooker tournament The European Open was a professional Snooker tournament It was one of the eight ranking tournaments until the 2003/04 season. The Irish Masters was a professional Snooker tournament It was founded in 1978 but only became a ranking tournament from the 2002/03 season Welsh Open may refer to Welsh Open (darts Welsh Open (snooker The Masters (known formally as the Saga Insurance Masters, for sponsorship purposes and for many years the Benson and Hedges Masters) is a professional The Scottish Masters, often known by its sponsored names the Lang's Scottish Masters or the Regal Scottish Masters, was a non- ranking professional The Irish Masters was a professional Snooker tournament It was founded in 1978 but only became a ranking tournament from the 2002/03 season The Benson & Hedges Championship was a professional Snooker tournament which ran from 1990 to 2002 [71][45] He suffers from depression and has had various addictions. Major depressive disorder, also known as major depression, unipolar depression, unipolar disorder, clinical depression, or simply depression The term " addiction " is used in many contexts to describe an obsession compulsion or excessive Physical dependence or psychological dependence such as [72] He has made several statements about his lack of enthusiasm and dislike for the sport, and has threatened to quit several times throughout his career.

In 1995, O'Sullivan was caught speeding, and was banned from driving for a year and fined £1,200. [73]

O'Sullivan's father, Ronald John O'Sullivan, who owns a chain of Soho sex shops, is serving a life sentence for murder on the Isle of Sheppey,[74] having been convicted in 1992 of murdering the black bodyguard of Charlie Kray, brother of the Kray twins, the previous year. This article is about an area of Manhattan, New York City. For the area in London UK see Soho. Life imprisonment or life incarceration is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime often for most Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries This article is about the Isle of Sheppey in northern Kent not to be confused with Shepway in south-eastern Kent Reginald "Reggie" Kray ( 24 October 1933 &ndash 1 October 2000) and Ronald "Ronnie" Kray ( 24 October The trial judge gave a recommendation that he serve 18 years due to a claimed racial element to the killing, something he denied. The elder O'Sullivan had been in a Chelsea nightclub, and according to police embarked on an unprovoked attack during which he stabbed Kray's bodyguard and his brother. Chelsea is an area of south-west London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along In recent years, his family has claimed he acted in self-defence, but at his trial he had claimed not to have been there at all. A 2003 sentence review accepted that Ronald is not, and was not, racist, but found that the murder was a particularly vicious one and kept the 18-year term unchanged. Ronald stabbed the victim and his injured brother a considerable number of times with a knife that the prosecution stated he had brought along with him to the club. Ronnie claimed in his autobiography that his father picked up the knife from the side of the bar in the club during the course of a row over a drinks bill so as to defend himself. In 1996, O'Sullivan's Sicilian mother, Maria Antoinetta O’Sullivan, served seven months of a year-long jail sentence for tax evasion. Sicily ( Italian and Sicilian: Sicilia) is an autonomous region of Italy. [75] O'Sullivan is a director of one of his families companies Ballaction Ltd and holds his own investment property through RMOS Property Ltd which made a profit of £177,664 in 2006.

O'Sullivan broke up with former girlfriend Bianca Westwood in 2001. [76] He has a daughter called Taylor-Ann from a previous relationship. He and current girlfriend Jo Langley – whom he met at Narcotics Anonymous[74] – have a daughter, Lilly, born in February 2006, and a son, Ronnie, who was born on June 12, 2007. Narcotics Anonymous ( NA) is a Twelve-step program of recovery from Drug addiction, modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [77] He was reported to have split with Jo in early June 2008.

In 2003, media sources carried reports that O'Sullivan had converted to Islam, but despite his self-professed interest in the faith these reports were proven to be false. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. [78][79][80]

In 2004, he appeared on Top Gear as the Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car, and finished with a time of 1:47. Top Gear is a BAFTA, multi- NTA and International Emmy Award -winning BBC Television series about motor vehicles mainly The Top Gear test track is the test track used by the British automotive television programme Top Gear. 3 around the test track. He also succeeded in clearing a snooker table of four reds plus all the colours faster than The Stig was able to drive O'Sullivan's own Mercedes SL 500, with its "147" number plate, around the track. The Stig is the name given to the anonymous Racing driver on the BBC motoring show Top Gear. The Mercedes-Benz SL is a Roadster manufactured by Mercedes since 1954

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  46. ^ "Ding breaks test limits of O'Sullivan's patience", The Guardian, 21 August 2006. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 1 May 2007. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  47. ^ "How to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan", BBC Sport, 21 February 2005. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 1 May 2007. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  48. ^ "Ronnie O'Sullivan - a troubled genius", Sweeble, 2 February 2007. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 1 May 2007. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  49. ^ "Snooker: Bad breaks mount up for a troubled soul", The Independent, 15 December 2006. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 May 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  50. ^ "Player Profile: Ronnie O'Sullivan", The Global Snooker Centre, revised August 2005. Retrieved on 21 April 2007. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  51. ^ "No ordinary genius", BBC Sport, 7 May 2001. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  52. ^ "World Snooker Player Profiles - Ronnie O'Sullivan", Sporting Life, 31 March 2005. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  53. ^ "O'Sullivan 'may be greatest'", BBC Sport, 4 May 2004. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  54. ^ "'Magic' Ronnie wows Reardon", BBC Sport, 2 May 2004. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  55. ^ "Superb Higgins blows Rocket away", BBC Sport, 16 October 2005. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  56. ^ "Whirlwind Q&A", BBC Sport, 20 April 2007. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 1 May 2007. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  57. ^ "Snooker: O'Sullivan needs consistency to match talent", The Independent, 5 May 2005. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  58. ^ "O'Sullivan no value in wide-open contest", The Guardian, 19 April 2007. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  59. ^ "O’Sullivan feels in touch with better of the two Ronnies", The Times, 20 April 2007. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  61. ^ "White stuns O'Sullivan", BBC Sport, 8 February 2001. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 3 May 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  62. ^ "Ronnie O'Sullivan", BBC Sport, 21 January 2002. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 3 May 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  63. ^ "Ronnie's runner", The Guardian, 15 December 2006. Retrieved on 5 May 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  64. ^ "Ronnie O'Sullivan...On the Spot", 19 May 2003. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 May 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  65. ^ "No ordinary genius", BBC Sport, 7 May 2001. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 May 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  66. ^ "Rocket fired up to conquer a new world", 29 July 2006. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 3 May 2007. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  67. ^ "Ronnie O'Sullivan - a troubled genius", sweeble, 2 February 2007. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 22 June 2007. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  68. ^ "Chris Turner's Snooker Archive: Snooker's Top Century Makers", CTSA, 30 April 2007. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 30 April 2007
  69. ^ "O'Sullivan admits he strives for perfection", The Scotsman, 16 February 2007. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 17 April 2007. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  70. ^ "O'Sullivan calls for support", BBC Sport, 12 November 2002. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 17 April 2007. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  71. ^ "Awesome O'Sullivan wins Masters", BBC Sport, 20 February 2005. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 21 April 2007. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  72. ^ "Tale of two Ronnies", BBC Sport, 8 May 2001. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 21 April 2007. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  73. ^ "Snooker: O'Sullivan throws off title shackles", The Telegraph, 8 May 2001. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 22 April 2007. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  74. ^ a b "Ronnie O'Sullivan on how he changed his life", The Observer, 31 October 2004. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 21 April 2007. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  75. ^ "Snooker ace’s mum drops her bid to open sex shop", Camden New Journal, 19 February 2004. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 22 June 2007. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  76. ^ "Ronnie's pot black moods", The Sun, 21 July 2001. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 5 May 2007. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  77. ^ "Ronnie wieder Papa (Flag of Germany Germany),Eurosport, 13 June 2007. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 13 June 2007. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  78. ^ "Snooker's Ronnie on love, life and drugs", Zoe Nauman, 16 November 2003. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 14 June 2007. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  79. ^ Ace Ronnie joins Muslims
  80. ^ Rocket Man - Interview With Ronnie O'Sullivan, BBC South Yorkshire, 27 April 2004. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Retrieved on 6 May 2008. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Further reading

External links


World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association | World Number Ones in Men's snooker

Ray Reardon | Cliff Thorburn | Steve Davis | Stephen Hendry | John Higgins | Mark Williams | Ronnie O'Sullivan

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association ( WPBSA, also known as the World Snooker Association or simply World Snooker for short is the governing Ray Reardon MBE ( 8 October 1932) is a retired Welsh Snooker player Clifford (Cliff Charles Devlin Thorburn CM (born January 16, 1948 in Victoria British Columbia) is a retired professional Canadian Steve Davis, OBE, (born Steven Davis August 22, 1957, Plumstead, London) is an English professional Snooker Stephen Gordon Hendry, MBE (born January 13, 1969 in South Queensferry, Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional Snooker John Higgins Mark James Williams MBE (born 21 March, 1975, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Wales) is a Welsh professional Snooker
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