Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry has introduced his retirement from snooker for a second time after rejecting the supply to proceed finishing on the principle tour by way of a two-year invitational card.
However he has did not recapture the glories of his peak years when he lifted seven world titles between 1990 and 1999 amid a profession haul of 36 rating occasion titles.
He intends to deal with his work as a pundit within the recreation and an ambassadorial position in China having received solely three matches out of 20 over the previous three years.
“Let’s be sincere, I wasn’t pulling up any timber, was I?,” Hendry was quoted as telling reporters.
“I used to be a little bit bit stunned with how good the usual was, however I’ve simply acquired so many different work commitments, I will not be capable of dedicate sufficient time to practising.
“I do know the sport inside out, I nonetheless know all of the pictures, however sadly the physique will not be performing like my mind desires it to.”
World Snooker Tour confirmed Hendry’s determination in a press release.
“Stephen Hendry was provided an invitational tour card, however has determined to not settle for,” stated WST.
“The seven-time world champion had held the cardboard since 2020, however now feels that he’s unable to decide to the tour on account of different priorities together with the expansion of his CueTips YouTube Channel and model, broadcast commitments and ambassadorial position in China.”
Hendry finishes his profession having compiled 777 aggressive centuries which stays sixth on the all time checklist with fellow seven-time Crucible winner Ronnie O’Sullivan method out in entrance on 1,264.
However 1997 world champion Ken Doherty will proceed on the principle circuit after accepting an invitation to increase his enjoying profession over the following two seasons.
