[44] He made a 147 on the opening day of the tournament in a match against Stuart Bingham. [39][40] His biography, Me and the Table, is being serialised by the Mirror ahead of the snooker star's 50th birthday. However, Hendry set the record during a period when fewer ranking events were available per season. Solicitor Deborah Russell, defending, said Hendry was a student at college in Alloa and was studying business. The politicization of Mumsnet: Never mind the biscuits…, TABLE TALK: The food controversies that rocked the nation (for a day), Bible John: Pathologist’s new book continues hunt for truth about serial killer. [41] There he beat Martin Gould 5–4 in the first round on the final black. What does it take to be utterly dominant, with snooker legend Stephen Hendry. He writes: "People talk about mid-life crisis. When estranged wife Mandy faced a fine over a motoring offence in 2005 she said she was given a limited amount of pocket money by her wealthy husband. 4 and was voted the BBC Scotland Sports Personality of the Year. [62] He met his future wife Mandy Tart at a Pontins holiday camp when he was 16. He had to learn to embrace a work ethic that at first was torture, training 6 hours a day, 7 days a week. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Auchterarder, Perthshire, which multi-millionaire Hendry quit last year to appeared in a stage production of kids’ telly show Noddy in Toyland — when “She feels as if the rug has been ripped from under her family. At the 2011 China Open Hendry whitewashed Matthew Stevens 5–0 in the first round, before losing to Ding Junhui 2–5 in the second round. [17] He eventually lost the match 11–13 to Murphy the next day to go out of the championship. He earns £48 per week from a part time job as a waiter. Mandy confronted Hendry last summer when she became suspicious he was having an affair - they tried to save their marriage but split two months ago. [67], In August 2011, HM Revenue and Customs successfully applied to Glasgow Sheriff Court to liquidate the assets of Stephen Hendry Snooker Ltd., following its failure to pay an £85,000 tax bill.[68]. cruel. [7][8] He is second for the most ranking titles (36) behind O'Sullivan. “He accepts there is absolutely no defence to what he did and he is extremely apologetic and embarrassed about being here today,” she told the court. Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? that these situations are difficult for everyone involved.”, I loved lockdown with my man, ex & his new fella, says Rebecca Adlington, Woman who gets sent a rude photo online has the best comeback for the bloke, Wales plunged into 2-week lockdown with all pubs & shops shut from Friday, EasyJet passenger coughs on travellers & yells 'everybody f***ing dies', Dani Dyer shows off her baby bump as she goes shopping with Georgia Steele, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Apart from the Main Tour tournaments he won the seniors invitation tournament "Legends of Snooker" beating Ken Doherty 5–3 in the final. [16] He reached the final of the 2006 UK Championship in a tournament memorable for his quarter-final against Ronnie O'Sullivan, in which O'Sullivan unexpectedly forfeited the match at 4–1 down following a strong start by Hendry. [27] As a result of this he was ranked number 17 after the event, the first time out of the top 16 since the 1987/1988 season. However, in the next ranking event, the Bahrain Championship, he reached the semi-final, but he lost 4–6 to Matthew Stevens. At the age of just 16 he became the youngest ever professional snooker player after winning the World Amateur Championship twice - first at 14 and then again two years later. Hendry became a professional snooker player at 15 and was the youngest man to win the world championship when he did it at the age of 21. Hendry needed to reach the final in order to make the top 24 of the Order of Merit and secure a place in the Finals. The Scots snooker legend reveals he got a tearful phonecall from his wife after losing at the World Championships in 2003 in a new book. Hendry lost 1–5 in a qualifying match against James Wattana for the German Masters and therefore did not play in a ranking tournament for the first time in 15 years. In 1985, after retaining the Scottish Amateur Championship, he turned professional. Stephen Gordon Hendry MBE (born 13 January 1969) is a Scottish professional snooker player and current commentator for the BBC and ITV.One of the most successful players in the history of snooker, he has won the sport's most prestigious tournament, the World Snooker Championship, a record seven times in the modern era and holds the record for most seasons as world number one (9). The pair named the boy Joseph and buried him in a churchyard close to their home - with Stephen carrying the tiny coffin to the funeral in his arms. The boys were affected by the divorce, he writes, but he adds he is proud of them and credits Mandy for bringing them up well. Hendry also won four team titles as well as several amateur titles. O'Sullivan won the next 6 frames to level the match at 8–8. Flowertots before getting a job as an official at a series of Snooker Legend exhibition games. Following a disappointing season in 2007–08, Hendry unexpectedly reached his 12th semi-final at the World Championships, a new record surpassing Steve Davis' tally of 11. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Stephen Hendry with his new girlfriend Lauren Thundow, who is 20 years his junior. Stephen writes: "I stay with friends and family while Mandy and I attempt to patch up our marriage. one go. [47], Hendry won 75 professional titles putting him second on the all-time list, behind Steve Davis; however, Hendry was the record holder for the number of ranking titles won, setting the record of 36 before it was beaten by Ronnie O'Sullivan in 2020. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. “They are confused and very sad about the whole thing.”. 'This is a very difficult time for myself and my family, however my main priority is the well-being of my children, Blaine & Carter, during this period of transition. Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200, FM says household ban to stay - but no full lockdown amid Wales circuit breaker, One more Scots Covid death recorded overnight as cases soar by 993, Scot broke six-week-old baby's leg after 'playing drums' with him in cruel game, Scots passenger thrown off flight after shouting abuse & coughing without mask, Navy officer in charge of 16 nukes turned up drunk and scoffing BBQ chicken, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. We pay for your stories and videos! Hendry won his 4th qualifying encounter out of 5 so far this season, when he defeated Yu Delu 5–1 to seal his place for the China Open. In 2014, Hendry left his wife after 19 years of marriage and moved to England to pursue a relationship with 26-year-old children's entertainer and actress Lauren Thundow, whom he had met at a snooker event the previous year. However, a resurgent Hendry won the last two events in the campaign – the Scottish Open and a record seventh World title. Title decided on league table only.
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