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Birth
He was born in Wordsley, United Kingdom -
Childhood Career
He was regarded as a snooker prodigy. At the age of ten, he made his first century break and his first maximum break at fifteen. -
Start of Professional Career
Ronnie O'Sullivan started his professional career at the age of 16. -
First Championship
O'Sullivan became the youngest snooker player to ever win a professional ranking tournament. -
1st Master's Title
Although he did not win any ranking tournaments, he did win the Master's tournament in his 3rd season as a pro. He was also ranked number 3 overall in the world. -
Fastest Ever Maximum Break
"The Rocket" made the world's fastest maximum break in a tournament in 5 minutes and 20 seconds at the age of 20. This was also his first professional maximum break. -
Second UK Championship Title
Four years after his first, Ronnie took home his second title. -
2000-2001
O'Sullivan won 6 tournaments in his 2000-2001 season. -
First World Championship Title
Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Championship tournament in 2001 -
Career Earnings
Since 1992, O'Sullivan has earned £8,929,634. -
Total Tournament Wins
He has won a world record of 7 Master's Titles and 5 UK Championship titles. -
Records
Ronnie has only 3 losing records against the top 16 players in the world. He has the fastest three maximum breaks. He holds the record for most consecutive ranking tournament wins at 38; he won his first 38 matches in ranking tournaments without losing. He also has the most century breaks at 847.
