UMVA has learned that a legendary snooker player has revealed his top 16 picks for the best players of the last 50 years, and the list is stirring up excitement among fans.
The list, carefully curated by seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry, features a mix of veteran players and newer talent, including 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson and the late Paul Hunter, who tragically died at just 27 years old.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Hendry's top 16 includes notable players like Neil Robertson, Ding Junhui, and Shaun Murphy, as well as snooker legends Steve Davis and Jimmy White.
Hendry's list also features some of the most successful players of the modern era, including Judd Trump, Mark Selby, and Mark Williams, who have all won numerous championships and accolades throughout their careers.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Hendry's top two picks are none other than himself and Ronnie O'Sullivan, widely regarded as two of the greatest snooker players of all time.
Hendry has admitted that he was tempted to put himself above O'Sullivan, but ultimately decided that O'Sullivan's impressive record, including eight Masters and eight UK Championships, earned him the top spot.
Hendry's selection process was based on a combination of factors, including the players' winning records, their dominance on the table, and his own personal enjoyment of watching them play.
Notably, Hendry excluded players like John Spencer and Ray Reardon from his list, citing that he didn't have the opportunity to watch them play as much, and therefore couldn't fairly assess their skills.
The reveal of Hendry's top 16 has sent shockwaves through the snooker community, with fans and pundits alike debating the merits of his selections and arguing over who should have made the cut.
As the snooker world continues to buzz with excitement, one thing is clear: Hendry's list has sparked a lively conversation that will be debated for years to come.
