Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis - Jimmy White ranks top 10 snooker players of all time

Ronnie O'Sullivan gushes over hero Stephen Hendry and love of snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan was feeling the love after his first round Crucible win (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan appears to be in an emotional mood at the Crucible this year, at least after his first round win, as he hailed his ‘hero’ Stephen Hendry and declared his love for snooker. The Rocket beat Pang Junxu 10-7 in his opener, battling through illness to down the impressive Chinese debutant in Sheffield. He is looking to win an eighth worl…

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, Steve Davis - Jimmy White ranks top 10 snooker players of all time

"In some sports, the debate rages on who is the greatest of all time. Lionel Messi? Cristiano Ronaldo? Opinions differ, but many observers of snooker feel that seven-time world champion Ronnie O\u0027Sullivan is the GOAT. Jimmy White is of that opinion, and he had his say about how the rest are ordered below \u0027The Rocket\u0027. Stream the World Championship on discovery+, the Eurosport app and eurosport.com."