7 TIME WORLD CHAMPION
147 – 15 MAXIMUM BREAKS
39 RANKING VICTORIES
21 TRIPLE CROWN TITLES
OVER 1100 CENTURY BREAKS
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Ronald Antonio O’Sullivan, born 5 December 1975, is an English professional snooker player from Chigwell, Essex. The “Rocket”, who is known for his entertaining, rapid playing style and incredible natural talent, is endeared by millions of fans over the world and widely regarded as the one of the most talented and awarded athletes in the sport. He was awarded an OBE in the 2016 New Year Honours.
Ronnie O’ Sullivan
ROAD TO
TRIUMPH
After turning professional in 1992, the young Ronnie O’Sullivan graced the game, showcasing his natural gift by winning 74 of his first 76 professional matches, including a winning streak of 38 successive victories, a record that still stands today. Here is a list showcasing his numerous wins and records.
1992
38 SUCCESSIVE VICTORIES WINNING STREAK
1993
1 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
YOUNGEST TO WIN A PROFESSIONAL RANKING EVENT AT 17
1994
BRITISH OPEN – CHAMPION
1995
YOUNGEST MASTERS CHAMPION AT 19 IN HISTORY
1996
ASIAN CLASSIC – CHAMPION
GERMAN OPEN – CHAMPION
1997
2 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
5MIN 8SEC FASTEST COMPETITIVE 147
1998
1 TIME SCOTTISH OPEN – CHAMPION
1999
1 TIME CHINA OPEN – CHAMPION
2000
2 TIME SCOTTISH OPEN – CHAMPION
2 TIME CHINA OPEN – CHAMPION
2001
1 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
3 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
2003
EUROPEAN OPEN – CHAMPION
1 TIME IRISH MASTERS – CHAMPION
2004
1 TIME WELSH OPEN – CHAMPION
2 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION
2005
2 TIME WELSH OPEN – CHAMPION
2 TIME IRISH MASTERS – CHAMPION
2007
4 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
2008
3 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
NORTHERN IRELAND OPEN – CHAMPION
2009
1 TIME SHANGHAI MASTERS – CHAMPION
2012
GERMAN MASTERS – CHAMPION
4 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
2013
5 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
DEFENDED WORLD CROWN – CHAMPION
2014
5 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
3 TIME WELSH OPEN – CHAMPION
10 APPEARANCES IN THE MASTERS FINAL
2016
4 TIME WELSH OPEN – CHAMPION
2017
ENGLISH OPEN – CHAMPION
2 TIME SHANGHAI MASTERS – CHAMPION
6 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
2018
WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION
1 TIME PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
7 TIME UK CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
HIGHEST RECORD OF 15 MAXIMUM BREAKS
2019
2 TIME PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
1,000 CENTURY BREAKS – FIRST IN HISTORY
2020
6 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION
20 TRIPLE CROWN TITLES
OLDEST PLAYER TO WIN A WORLD TITLE SINCE RAY REARDON IN 1978
28TH CONSECUTIVE CRUCIBLE APPEARANCE
37 RANKING TITLES
2021
1,100TH CENTURY BREAK
58TH RANKING FINAL
WORLD GRAND PRIX – CHAMPION
(38TH RANKING TITLE)
2022
7 TIME WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP – CHAMPION (RECORD-TYING)
21 TRIPLE CROWN TITLES
39 RANKING TITLES
OLDEST WORLD CHAMPION IN THE SPORT’S HISTORY