2024 Spreadex World Grand Prix – Day 7
Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates after winning the World Grand Prix. (Photo: Getty)
Ronnie O’Sullivan not only holds the Triple Crown title, but is well ahead of his snooker rivals. Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, “The Rocket” also won a staggering amount of prize money during his 32-year professional career.
O’Sullivan won 41 career titles and this season he claimed both his eighth British Championship and Masters title. And he will be hot favorite at the Crucible in April and May as he once again aims for No.8. He needs one more world title to surpass joint record holder Stephen Hendry.
According to CueTracer, the 48-year-old’s success has contributed to her career earnings of almost £14m – £13,957,734 to be exact. Former competitor Hendry follows him despite his illustrious career, earning £8,804,081.
He is certainly not the highest ranked player in Scotland. Hendry’s figure sees him third behind compatriot John Higgins, who won £9,631,769 and is yet to complete his time in professional snooker.
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Stephen Hendry is third on the prize list.
Judd Trump, considered one of the greatest players of his generation, is sixth at £7,212,954. And O’Sullivan can afford to smile as he sees rival Ali Carter teeing off on the 17th.
The world number one defeated Carter in this month’s Masters final at Alexandra Palace, prompting Carter to accuse his rival of a blowout. on the floor” in a direct attempt at unsportsmanlike conduct. A bitter war of words ensued, with O’Sullivan blaming the “nightmare” finish and questioning his character.
Ronnie O’Sullivan wants to send another trophy. to China after winning the Masters.
