World Snooker Championship 2005
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The 2005 Embassy
World Snooker Championship
professional ranking
snooker
tournament took place between 16 April and 2 May 2005 at the Crucible Theatre
, Sheffield
, England.
Ronnie O'Sullivan
was the defending champion, but he lost in the quarter-finals 11–13 against Peter Ebdon
Shaun Murphy
won his first ranking title, by beating Matthew Stevens
by 18 frames to 16 in the final.
Justin Astley
10–9 Steve James
Hugh Abernethy 10–6 Matthew Selt
Ben Woollaston
10–6 Mark Joyce
Lee Spick
10–5 David Gilbert
Craig Steadman
10–9 Kurt Maflin
Embassy (cigarette)
Embassy is a brand of cigarettes from Imperial Tobacco. First sold in 1914 and relaunched as a coupon brand in 1962, in 1976 they were invited to sponsor the World Snooker Championships, which they did from then until 2005 at which time they had to pull out due to the UK government's ban on tobacco...
World Snooker Championship
World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the leading professional snooker tournament in terms of both prize money and ranking points. The first championship was held in 1927; since 1977, it has been played at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England...
professional ranking
Snooker world rankings
The snooker world rankings are the official system of ranking professional snooker players to determine automatic qualification and seeding for tournaments on the World Snooker Tour. They are maintained by the sport's governing body, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association...
snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
tournament took place between 16 April and 2 May 2005 at the Crucible Theatre
Crucible Theatre
The Crucible Theatre is a theatre built in 1971 and located in the city centre of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. As well as theatrical performances, it is home to the most important event in professional snooker, the World Snooker Championship....
, Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England.
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
was the defending champion, but he lost in the quarter-finals 11–13 against Peter Ebdon
Peter Ebdon
Peter "Ebbo" Ebdon is an English professional snooker player and former world champion renowned for his remarkably focused, determined style of play.-Early years:...
Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy (snooker player)
Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned...
won his first ranking title, by beating Matthew Stevens
Matthew Stevens
Matthew Stevens is a Welsh professional snooker player. Stevens has won two of the game's most prestigious events, the Benson and Hedges Masters in 2000 and the UK Championship in 2003. He has also been the runner-up in the World Snooker Championship on two occasions, in 2000 and 2005...
by 18 frames to 16 in the final.
Notable moments
- Eventual winner Shaun MurphyShaun Murphy (snooker player)Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned...
was 150–1 to win at the start of the tournament & became the first qualifier to win the tournament since Terry GriffithsTerry GriffithsTerrence "Terry" Griffiths OBE is a retired Welsh snooker player and current snooker coach and pundit. He won the World Championship in 1979 at the first attempt, and reached the 1988 final. He also won the Masters in 1980 and the UK Championship in 1982, making him one of seven players to have...
in 1979.
- John ParrottJohn ParrottJohn Parrott MBE is an English professional snooker player and TV personality.He won the World Snooker Championship in 1991, defeating Jimmy White in the final. Two years earlier he had lost 3–18 to Steve Davis, the heaviest final defeat in modern times...
failed to qualify for the first time in his career, losing to Fergal O'BrienFergal O'BrienFergal O'Brien is an Irish professional snooker player. He has won one ranking title and reached two other major finals, and spent three seasons as a top 16 player.-Career:...
.
- Paul HunterPaul HunterPaul Alan Hunter was an English professional snooker player. His media profile developed swiftly and he became known as the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his good looks and flamboyant style....
played his first match since being diagnosed with stomach cancerStomach cancerGastric cancer, commonly referred to as stomach cancer, can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs; particularly the esophagus, lungs, lymph nodes, and the liver...
. He lost to Michael HoltMichael Holt (snooker player)Michael Holt is a professional snooker player from Nottingham, England. , he has reached the quarter finals of three ranking tournaments – the 1999 UK Championship, the 2003 LG Cup, and the 2005 Grand Prix.-Career:...
8–10. In the following year's event he played his last competitive snooker match before his death in October 2006.
- Mark WilliamsMark Williams (snooker player)Mark James Williams, MBE is a Welsh professional snooker player who has been World Champion twice, in 2000 and 2003. Often noted for his single-ball potting, he has earned the nickname, The Welsh Potting Machine...
made only the 6th 147 maximum break at the World Championships in his 10–1 first round win against Robert MilkinsRobert Milkins- External links :* * * *...
.
- Steve DavisSteve DavisSteve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
made his first quarter-final since 1996. At 47 years and 8 months old, he is the oldest to reach this stage since Ray ReardonRay ReardonRay Reardon, MBE is a retired Welsh snooker player. He dominated the sport in the 1970s, winning six World Championships in that decade...
did so at 52 years and 6 months old in 1985. Reardon went to the semi-final, ironically losing 5–16 to Davis.
- This was the last Embassy-sponsored World Championship due to new legislation preventing the advertising of tobacco products in the UK coming into force. 888.com took the sponsorship the next year and did so until 2008
Main draw
Round 1
Stuart Mann 10–8 Liu SongJustin Astley
Justin Astley
Justin Astley is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 2001, but lost his place. He returned for the 2005/2006 season, but he couldn't defend his place. In the 2009/2010 season he reached the finals of the last two events of the International Open Series and was ranked...
10–9 Steve James
Steve James (snooker player)
Stephen James is an English professional snooker player.-Career:A former postman, the high point of his career was his sole ranking title – the Mercantile Credit Classic in 1990, beating Australian Warren King 10–6 in the final...
Hugh Abernethy 10–6 Matthew Selt
Matthew Selt
Matthew Selt is an English professional snooker player from Romford. He qualified for the professional tour by finishing seventh on the Pontin’s International Open Series in 2006/2007...
Ben Woollaston
Ben Woollaston
-External links:**...
10–6 Mark Joyce
Mark Joyce
Mark Joyce is an English professional snooker player who lives in Walsall. Joyce enjoyed an outstanding amateur career, winning the European Under-19 Championship in 2001, the English Open in 2005 and the English Amateur Championship in 2006, beating Martin O’Donnell 8–3 in the final.Joyce also...
Lee Spick
Lee Spick
Lee Spick is an English snooker player. He has reached the last 48 of ranking events on four occasions, twice in the World Championship and twice in the China Open.-Career:He reached the last 48 of the 2006 World Championship and the 2007 China Open...
10–5 David Gilbert
David Gilbert (snooker player)
David Gilbert is an English professional snooker player. Gilbert is a former World Snooker Young Player of Distinction. Gilbert practices in Tamworth, Staffordshire at 'Tamworth Cue Sports Leisure Club'.-Career:...
Craig Steadman
Craig Steadman
Craig Steadman is an English professional snooker player.Steadman reached the quarter final at the 2006 IBSF World Championships in Amman, Jordan, where he was eliminated by Manan Chandra 6-3. He reached the final of the European Snooker Championships 2008 but was defeated 7-6 by David Grace...
10–9 Kurt Maflin
Kurt Maflin
Kurt Maflin , is a Norwegian professional snooker player.-Career:He began playing snooker at the age of four, achieving a high break of 25 by the time he was five. He increased his time spent at the table practising...
Round 2–5
| 2nd Round (19 Frames) | 3rd Round (19 Frames) | 4th Round (19 Frames) | Final Round (19 Frames) |
| Joe Delaney 10–8 David McDonnell | Joe Delaney 10–2 Sean Storey Sean Storey Sean Storey is an English professional snooker player.His best ranking performance to date came in the World Championship in 2003, where he bowed out in the last 16, losing 7-13 to John Higgins. Previously he had qualified for the World Championship in 2001, but lost 10-9 to Joe Swail after... |
Fergal O'Brien Fergal O'Brien Fergal O'Brien is an Irish professional snooker player. He has won one ranking title and reached two other major finals, and spent three seasons as a top 16 player.-Career:... 10–3 Joe Delaney |
Fergal O'Brien Fergal O'Brien Fergal O'Brien is an Irish professional snooker player. He has won one ranking title and reached two other major finals, and spent three seasons as a top 16 player.-Career:... 10–8 John Parrott John Parrott John Parrott MBE is an English professional snooker player and TV personality.He won the World Snooker Championship in 1991, defeating Jimmy White in the final. Two years earlier he had lost 3–18 to Steve Davis, the heaviest final defeat in modern times... |
| Adam Davies 10–5 Mike Hallett Mike Hallett Mike Hallett is an English professional snooker player and television sports commentator.-Career:Hallett was a consistently solid snooker player, but never achieved the very top ranks... |
Rod Lawler Rod Lawler Rod Lawler is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1990. His best run in a ranking tournament was in 1996, when he reached the final of the International Open, beating World Champion Stephen Hendry 5–3 in the second round, but his run ended in the final where he lost... 10–5 Adam Davies |
Nigel Bond Nigel Bond -External links:*... 10–7 Rod Lawler Rod Lawler Rod Lawler is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1990. His best run in a ranking tournament was in 1996, when he reached the final of the International Open, beating World Champion Stephen Hendry 5–3 in the second round, but his run ended in the final where he lost... |
Tony Drago Tony Drago Tony Drago is a professional snooker and pool player from Malta. He won the 2003 World Pool Masters Tournament beating Hsia Hui-kai 8–6 and also reached the quarter finals of the World Snooker Championship... 10–4 Nigel Bond Nigel Bond -External links:*... |
| Stuart Mann w/o-w/d Craig Butler Craig Butler Craig Butler is a professional Canadian football defensive back in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted 12th overall by the Riders in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with the team on June 1, 2011. He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs.-... |
Neil Robertson Neil Robertson (snooker player) Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and the 2010 World Champion and World #4... 10–6 Stuart Mann |
Neil Robertson Neil Robertson (snooker player) Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and the 2010 World Champion and World #4... 10–8 Nick Dyson Nick Dyson Nick Dyson is an English professional snooker player. He is one of a few players to have scored more than one 147 in tournament play. He has reached the last 32 of eight tournaments, including the 1991 and 2001 World Championship, but never progressed beyond this stage... |
Neil Robertson Neil Robertson (snooker player) Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and the 2010 World Champion and World #4... 10–9 Mark King Mark King (snooker player) Mark King is an English professional snooker player. He has not yet won a ranking tournament, but came close when he was a beaten finalist in the 1997 Regal Welsh Open and the 2004 Irish Masters.- Career :... |
| Alfie Burden Alfred Burden Alfred "Alfie" Burden is an English professional snooker player who lives in London.-Career:Burden originally had his eyes set on making a career as a professional footballer, but a badly broken leg curtailed this ambition. He spent a couple of seasons at Arsenal F.C. as a schoolboy apprentice,... 10–3 Jin Long Jin Long Jin Long is a Chinese professional snooker player. He has managed to regain a Main Tour place by winning the 2008 Asian Championship, beating Aditya Mehta 7–3 in the final, having had spells on the tour on three previous occasions... |
Alfie Burden Alfred Burden Alfred "Alfie" Burden is an English professional snooker player who lives in London.-Career:Burden originally had his eyes set on making a career as a professional footballer, but a badly broken leg curtailed this ambition. He spent a couple of seasons at Arsenal F.C. as a schoolboy apprentice,... 10–3 Jimmy Michie Jimmy Michie -External links:***... |
Dave Harold Dave Harold David 'Dave' Harold is an English professional snooker player from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. He is known by the nicknames of "the Hard Man" and "the Stoke Potter"... 10–5 Alfie Burden Alfred Burden Alfred "Alfie" Burden is an English professional snooker player who lives in London.-Career:Burden originally had his eyes set on making a career as a professional footballer, but a badly broken leg curtailed this ambition. He spent a couple of seasons at Arsenal F.C. as a schoolboy apprentice,... |
Barry Pinches Barry Pinches -External links:**... 10–6 Dave Harold Dave Harold David 'Dave' Harold is an English professional snooker player from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. He is known by the nicknames of "the Hard Man" and "the Stoke Potter"... |
| Paul Wykes 10–9 Stefan Mazrocis Stefan Mazrocis Stefan Mazrocis is an international standard Dutch amateur snooker player. He was born of Latvian/English parentage, spent his early snooker years of snooker in Leicester, England honing his snooker skills. He has recorded three maximum breaks in a single day... |
Paul Wykes 10–9 Gary Wilkinson | Paul Wykes 10–9 Robin Hull Robin Hull Robin Hull is a Finnish professional snooker player. For some time he was the sole Nordic player on the game's main tour, although his accent reflects the fact that he was largely raised in London, and his father is English.... |
Drew Henry Drew Henry Drew Henry is a former Scottish professional snooker player, who spent five seasons in the top 32 in the rankings in his career, peaking at #18.-Career:... 10–6 Paul Wykes |
| Tom Ford Tom Ford (snooker player) -External links:*... 10–6 Justin Astley Justin Astley Justin Astley is an English professional snooker player. He turned professional in 2001, but lost his place. He returned for the 2005/2006 season, but he couldn't defend his place. In the 2009/2010 season he reached the finals of the last two events of the International Open Series and was ranked... |
Mike Dunn 10–6 Tom Ford Tom Ford (snooker player) -External links:*... |
Mark Selby Mark Selby Mark Anthony Selby is an English professional snooker and pool player. Runner up in the World Snooker Championship 2007, he was the 2006 WEPF World Eight-ball Champion. Selby has won the Masters on two occasions, the Welsh Open and the Shanghai Masters... 10–2 Mike Dunn |
Mark Selby Mark Selby Mark Anthony Selby is an English professional snooker and pool player. Runner up in the World Snooker Championship 2007, he was the 2006 WEPF World Eight-ball Champion. Selby has won the Masters on two occasions, the Welsh Open and the Shanghai Masters... 10–2 Joe Perry Joe Perry (snooker player) -External links:*... |
| Shokat Ali Shokat Ali Shokat Ali is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tournaments. Ali turned professional in 1991, but his best performance in professional competition came ten years later in the 2001 Thailand Masters where he reached the quarter-fnals, beating... 10–6 Hugh Abernethy |
Shokat Ali Shokat Ali Shokat Ali is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tournaments. Ali turned professional in 1991, but his best performance in professional competition came ten years later in the 2001 Thailand Masters where he reached the quarter-fnals, beating... 10–6 David Roe David Roe David Roe is a former English professional snooker player, and a four-time ranking tournament quarter-finalist.Roe began his professional career for the 1986/1987 season... |
Shokat Ali Shokat Ali Shokat Ali is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tournaments. Ali turned professional in 1991, but his best performance in professional competition came ten years later in the 2001 Thailand Masters where he reached the quarter-fnals, beating... 10–7 Michael Judge Michael Judge -External links:**... |
Quinten Hann Quinten Hann Quinten Hann is an Australian former professional snooker player who now plays professional pool. He was the 1999 WEPF World Eight-ball Champion and 1994 world under 21 champion. His highest break is 143... 10–5 Shokat Ali Shokat Ali Shokat Ali is an English snooker player of Pakistani descent, who represents Pakistan in international tournaments. Ali turned professional in 1991, but his best performance in professional competition came ten years later in the 2001 Thailand Masters where he reached the quarter-fnals, beating... |
| Scott MacKenzie 10–3 Joe Jogia Shailesh Jogia Shailesh Jogia, commonly known as "Joe", is a British professional snooker player of Indian extraction, born in Leicester, England on 13 November 1975. He lives in the Hertfordshire town of Letchworth.he now lives back in leicester... |
Scott MacKenzie 10–7 Anthony Davies Anthony Davies Anthony Davies is a former Welsh professional snooker player. He turned professional in 1991, and his best performance was at the 1995 Thailand Open, where he reached the quarter-finals. His highest professional break was 147, in the 1995 Thailand... |
Ryan Day Ryan Day -External links:* * *... 10–5 Scott MacKenzie |
Stephen Maguire Stephen Maguire Stephen Maguire is a Scottish professional snooker player.-Early career:Maguire almost qualified for the 2000 World Championships, leading eventual semi-finalist Joe Swail 9–6 in the final qualifying round before losing 9–10, but first served notice of his true potential by knocking out Stephen... 10–5 Ryan Day Ryan Day -External links:* * *... |
| Leo Fernandez Leo Fernandez Leo Fernandez is a current amateur and former professional snooker player born in Limerick, Ireland and living in London, England. He is currently competing on the Pontins International Tour , attempting to gain promotion to the Main Tour to regain professional status... 10–7 Paul S Davidson |
Rory McLeod Rory McLeod (snooker player) Rory McLeod is an English professional snooker player. After ten years on the Challenge Tour he reached the Main Tour professional ranks for the 2001/2002 season, paving the way for a solid journeyman career.-Career:... 10–7 Leo Fernandez Leo Fernandez Leo Fernandez is a current amateur and former professional snooker player born in Limerick, Ireland and living in London, England. He is currently competing on the Pontins International Tour , attempting to gain promotion to the Main Tour to regain professional status... |
James Wattana James Wattana James Wattana is a Thai professional snooker player.-Career:... 10–8 Rory McLeod Rory McLeod (snooker player) Rory McLeod is an English professional snooker player. After ten years on the Challenge Tour he reached the Main Tour professional ranks for the 2001/2002 season, paving the way for a solid journeyman career.-Career:... |
Allister Carter Allister Carter Allister "Ali" Carter is an English professional snooker player, who lives in Tiptree. He reached the final of the 2008 World Championship, his first major final. Although he lost heavily to Ronnie O'Sullivan, this run allowed him to reach the top 8 of the rankings for the first time... 10–0 James Wattana James Wattana James Wattana is a Thai professional snooker player.-Career:... |
| Darren Morgan Darren Morgan Darren Morgan is a Welsh snooker player, who won the World Amateur Championship in 1987, and played on the main World Snooker tour from 1988 through 2007. He earned just under £1 million in prize money, reached a high ranking of 8, and was ranked within the top 16 for many years despite never... 10–9 Ben Woollaston Ben Woollaston -External links:**... |
Darren Morgan Darren Morgan Darren Morgan is a Welsh snooker player, who won the World Amateur Championship in 1987, and played on the main World Snooker tour from 1988 through 2007. He earned just under £1 million in prize money, reached a high ranking of 8, and was ranked within the top 16 for many years despite never... 10–5 Jamie Burnett Jamie Burnett Jamie Burnett is a professional snooker player from Hamilton, Scotland.-Career:During the qualifying stages of the 2004 UK Championship, he achieved the impressive feat of becoming the first ever player to compile a break over 147 in a professional match, in which he made a break of 148 against... |
Darren Morgan Darren Morgan Darren Morgan is a Welsh snooker player, who won the World Amateur Championship in 1987, and played on the main World Snooker tour from 1988 through 2007. He earned just under £1 million in prize money, reached a high ranking of 8, and was ranked within the top 16 for many years despite never... 10–6 Patrick Wallace Patrick Wallace Patrick Wallace is a former professional snooker player from Dungannon in Northern Ireland. He is an accountancy graduate from Queens University, Belfast... |
Anthony Hamilton Anthony Hamilton (snooker player) Anthony Hamilton is an English professional snooker player noted for his strong break-building technique and distinctive appearance. He has spent five seasons ranked among the game's top 16, and fifteen in the top 32, reaching a career-high at number #10 in the world in the 1999/2000 season... 10–2 Darren Morgan Darren Morgan Darren Morgan is a Welsh snooker player, who won the World Amateur Championship in 1987, and played on the main World Snooker tour from 1988 through 2007. He earned just under £1 million in prize money, reached a high ranking of 8, and was ranked within the top 16 for many years despite never... |
| Lee Spick Lee Spick Lee Spick is an English snooker player. He has reached the last 48 of ranking events on four occasions, twice in the World Championship and twice in the China Open.-Career:He reached the last 48 of the 2006 World Championship and the 2007 China Open... 10- 7 Ding Junhui Ding Junhui Ding Junhui is a Chinese professional snooker player. Ding Junhui is China's most successful player ever, having become only the second teenager, after John Higgins, to win three ranking titles... |
Lee Spick Lee Spick Lee Spick is an English snooker player. He has reached the last 48 of ranking events on four occasions, twice in the World Championship and twice in the China Open.-Career:He reached the last 48 of the 2006 World Championship and the 2007 China Open... 10–7 Bjorn Haneveer Bjorn Haneveer Bjorn Haneveer is a Belgian professional snooker player. Haneveer also commentates on snooker matches for Dutch Eurosport.-Career:... |
Stuart Bingham Stuart Bingham Stuart Bingham is an English professional snooker player. He was the 1996 English Amateur and World Amateur champion, but for many years was something of a journeyman professional. He had a run of strong results in late 2005, to earn him a top 32 world rankings place he has yet to lose... 10–2 Lee Spick Lee Spick Lee Spick is an English snooker player. He has reached the last 48 of ranking events on four occasions, twice in the World Championship and twice in the China Open.-Career:He reached the last 48 of the 2006 World Championship and the 2007 China Open... |
Michael Holt Michael Holt (snooker player) Michael Holt is a professional snooker player from Nottingham, England. , he has reached the quarter finals of three ranking tournaments – the 1999 UK Championship, the 2003 LG Cup, and the 2005 Grand Prix.-Career:... 10–8 Stuart Bingham Stuart Bingham Stuart Bingham is an English professional snooker player. He was the 1996 English Amateur and World Amateur champion, but for many years was something of a journeyman professional. He had a run of strong results in late 2005, to earn him a top 32 world rankings place he has yet to lose... |
| Paul Davies 10–1 Sean O'Neil | Paul Davies 10–5 Nick Walker Nick Walker Nick Walker is an English former professional snooker player, born in Chester, England on August 4, 1973. He turned professional in 1991, and reached the last 16 of three world ranking events before his retirement in 2005. His highest professional break was 144, in the 2002 Regal Welsh... |
Paul Davies 10–8 Brian Morgan | Gerard Greene Gerard Greene Gerard Greene is a left-handed Northern Irish professional snooker player, who has represented Northern Ireland in international events , as his parents are from Belfast. He lives in Rainham in Kent... 10–5 Paul Davies |
| Andrew Norman Andrew Norman Andrew Norman is an English professional snooker player who lives in Bristol, who turned professional in 2001. He has progressed up the ranking list between 2005 and 2007, jumping 30 places... 10–4 Craig Steadman Craig Steadman Craig Steadman is an English professional snooker player.Steadman reached the quarter final at the 2006 IBSF World Championships in Amman, Jordan, where he was eliminated by Manan Chandra 6-3. He reached the final of the European Snooker Championships 2008 but was defeated 7-6 by David Grace... |
Marcus Campbell Marcus Campbell Marcus Campbell is a Scottish professional snooker player. He lives in Erskine. He has been ranked within the worlds top 64 for 9 consecutive seasons and is currently ranked at 24.-Career:... 10–7 Andrew Norman Andrew Norman Andrew Norman is an English professional snooker player who lives in Bristol, who turned professional in 2001. He has progressed up the ranking list between 2005 and 2007, jumping 30 places... |
Shaun Murphy Shaun Murphy (snooker player) Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned... 10–3 Marcus Campbell Marcus Campbell Marcus Campbell is a Scottish professional snooker player. He lives in Erskine. He has been ranked within the worlds top 64 for 9 consecutive seasons and is currently ranked at 24.-Career:... |
Shaun Murphy Shaun Murphy (snooker player) Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned... 10–8 Joe Swail Joe Swail -External links:*... |
| Brian Salmon wo-w/d David Hall | Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell is an English professional snooker player from Telford. He has reached the last-16 in four world ranking events , but has yet to progress beyond that stage... 10–3 Brian Salmon |
Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell is an English professional snooker player from Telford. He has reached the last-16 in four world ranking events , but has yet to progress beyond that stage... 10–4 Stuart Pettman Stuart Pettman Stuart Pettman is an English professional snooker player. The ginger-haired Preston native has qualified for the World Championship three times, in 2003, 2004 and 2010. He beat 2005 champion Shaun Murphy in qualifying to reach the 2004 World Championships... |
Robert Milkins Robert Milkins - External links :* * * *... 10–3 Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell Adrian Gunnell is an English professional snooker player from Telford. He has reached the last-16 in four world ranking events , but has yet to progress beyond that stage... |
| Simon Bedford Simon Bedford Simon Bedford is an English professional snooker player. His best run to date in a professional ranking event was to qualify for the 1998 World Championship beating Gary Wilkinson 10–9, before losing 10–6 to Steve Davis. He also reached the last 32 of the European Open in 2004 and the Grand Prix in... 10–2 Rodney Goggins Rodney Goggins Rodney Goggins is an Irish professional snooker player.Born in County Wexford. He earned his place on the 2007/08 professional Tour by finishing top of the Irish senior rankings last season. Goggins won the IBSF World under-21 Championship in 1999 when he beat Rolf de Jong of the Netherlands 11–4... |
Andy Hicks Andy Hicks Andy Hicks is an English professional snooker player currently from Cornwall. Hicks, nicknamed "The Cream of Devon", has been a World Snooker Championship semi-finalist and was ranked within the worlds top 32 for many seasons but has never broken into the top 16.-Career:Although a professional... 10–7 Simon Bedford Simon Bedford Simon Bedford is an English professional snooker player. His best run to date in a professional ranking event was to qualify for the 1998 World Championship beating Gary Wilkinson 10–9, before losing 10–6 to Steve Davis. He also reached the last 32 of the European Open in 2004 and the Grand Prix in... |
Andy Hicks Andy Hicks Andy Hicks is an English professional snooker player currently from Cornwall. Hicks, nicknamed "The Cream of Devon", has been a World Snooker Championship semi-finalist and was ranked within the worlds top 32 for many seasons but has never broken into the top 16.-Career:Although a professional... 10–5 Mark Davis Mark Davis (snooker player) Mark Davis is an English professional snooker player from St. Leonards in Sussex, England. The highlights of his career so far have been winning the Benson & Hedges Championship in 2002 – earning him an appearance at the Masters – and winning the 2009 Six-red World Championship.- Career :Davis... |
Andy Hicks Andy Hicks Andy Hicks is an English professional snooker player currently from Cornwall. Hicks, nicknamed "The Cream of Devon", has been a World Snooker Championship semi-finalist and was ranked within the worlds top 32 for many seasons but has never broken into the top 16.-Career:Although a professional... 10–5 Dominic Dale Dominic Dale -External links:**... |
| Ricky Walden Ricky Walden -External links:**... 10–7 Gary Wilson |
Ricky Walden Ricky Walden -External links:**... 10–0 Lee Walker Lee Walker Lee Walker is a Welsh professional snooker player.Walker reached the quarter-finals of the World Championship in 1997, with victories over Dave Harold 10–7 and Alan McManus 13–10, before he lost 13–8 to Alain Robidoux... |
Ricky Walden Ricky Walden -External links:**... 10–9 Barry Hawkins Barry Hawkins Barry Hawkins is an English professional snooker player. He has reached three ranking semi-finals, and spent five seasons inside the top 32 of the rankings. He has also played in the World Championship the last six years running.-Early career:Before taking up snooker professionally he was an... |
Ian McCulloch Ian McCulloch (snooker player) -External links:**... 10–9 Ricky Walden Ricky Walden -External links:**... |
Century breaks
There were 63 centuries in the 2005 World Snooker Championship.- 147, 133, 102 Mark WilliamsMark Williams (snooker player)Mark James Williams, MBE is a Welsh professional snooker player who has been World Champion twice, in 2000 and 2003. Often noted for his single-ball potting, he has earned the nickname, The Welsh Potting Machine...
- 138, 114, 108, 103 Stephen HendryStephen HendryStephen Gordon Hendry, MBE is a Scottish professional snooker player. In 1990, he was the youngest-ever snooker World Champion, at the age of 21. He has won the World Championship a record seven times and was snooker's world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998, and again...
- 138, 136, 106 John Higgins
- 137, 125, 115, 101 Ronnie O'SullivanRonnie O'SullivanRonald Antonio "Ronnie" O'Sullivan , is an English professional snooker player known for his rapid playing style and nicknamed "The Rocket". He has been World Champion on three occasions , and is second on the all-time prize-money list, with career earnings of over £6 million, behind only Stephen...
- 135 Mark SelbyMark SelbyMark Anthony Selby is an English professional snooker and pool player. Runner up in the World Snooker Championship 2007, he was the 2006 WEPF World Eight-ball Champion. Selby has won the Masters on two occasions, the Welsh Open and the Shanghai Masters...
- 129, 124, 121, 106, 105 Matthew StevensMatthew StevensMatthew Stevens is a Welsh professional snooker player. Stevens has won two of the game's most prestigious events, the Benson and Hedges Masters in 2000 and the UK Championship in 2003. He has also been the runner-up in the World Snooker Championship on two occasions, in 2000 and 2005...
- 128 Drew HenryDrew HenryDrew Henry is a former Scottish professional snooker player, who spent five seasons in the top 32 in the rankings in his career, peaking at #18.-Career:...
- 127, 124, 122, 111, 108, 108, 100 Ian McCullochIan McCulloch (snooker player)-External links:**...
- 126, 108, 103 Stephen LeeStephen LeeStephen Lee is a professional snooker-player from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, whose smooth cue action is regarded by some pundits as the most natural in the game. He has won four ranking titles, and spent 10 seasons in the Top 16 of the world rankings before dropping out for the snooker...
- 124 Chris SmallChris SmallChristopher "Chris" Small is a retired Scottish professional snooker player. His career was ended by the spinal condition ankylosing spondylitis.-Career:...
- 120 Graeme DottGraeme DottGraeme Dott is a Scottish professional snooker player from Larkhall in Scotland. He won the 2006 World Championship, which was his first ranking title after four previous runner-up spots...
- 120, 115 Paul HunterPaul HunterPaul Alan Hunter was an English professional snooker player. His media profile developed swiftly and he became known as the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his good looks and flamboyant style....
- 118, 114, 110 Steve DavisSteve DavisSteve Davis, OBE is an English professional snooker player. He has won more professional titles in the sport than any other player, including six World Championships during the 1980s, when he was the world number one for seven years and became the sport's first millionaire...
- 115, 105 Peter EbdonPeter EbdonPeter "Ebbo" Ebdon is an English professional snooker player and former world champion renowned for his remarkably focused, determined style of play.-Early years:...
- 114, 103 Michael HoltMichael Holt (snooker player)Michael Holt is a professional snooker player from Nottingham, England. , he has reached the quarter finals of three ranking tournaments – the 1999 UK Championship, the 2003 LG Cup, and the 2005 Grand Prix.-Career:...
- 110 Neil RobertsonNeil Robertson (snooker player)Neil Robertson is an Australian professional snooker player and the 2010 World Champion and World #4...
- 109, 101 Ken DohertyKen DohertyKen Doherty is an Irish professional snooker player. He is the only player ever to have been world amateur and world professional champion...
- 107, 104, 103 Alan McManusAlan McManusAlan McManus is a Scottish professional snooker player, known for his tactical play and safety shots, giving rise to his nickname "Angles" McManus.-Career:...
- 105 Andy HicksAndy HicksAndy Hicks is an English professional snooker player currently from Cornwall. Hicks, nicknamed "The Cream of Devon", has been a World Snooker Championship semi-finalist and was ranked within the worlds top 32 for many seasons but has never broken into the top 16.-Career:Although a professional...
- 102 Stephen MaguireStephen MaguireStephen Maguire is a Scottish professional snooker player.-Early career:Maguire almost qualified for the 2000 World Championships, leading eventual semi-finalist Joe Swail 9–6 in the final qualifying round before losing 9–10, but first served notice of his true potential by knocking out Stephen...
- 102 Barry PinchesBarry Pinches-External links:**...
- 101 Anthony HamiltonAnthony Hamilton (snooker player)Anthony Hamilton is an English professional snooker player noted for his strong break-building technique and distinctive appearance. He has spent five seasons ranked among the game's top 16, and fifteen in the top 32, reaching a career-high at number #10 in the world in the 1999/2000 season...