On May 3, 2022, Beijing time, O'Sullivan defeated Trump to win the seventh World Championship and equal Hendry. Hendry, who was the commentator, appeared on camera with a smile and praised O'Sullivan's performance. However, Hendry said he was surprised that O'Sullivan had taken so long to win seven titles, and he believed O'Sullivan would try to beat the eighth title.
At this World Championship, O'Sullivan, Higgins and Mark Williams joined hands to advance to the final four, and the three veterans surrounded Trump. This scene reminds us of Hendry, who stood out from the crowd of 75 three masters and won the championship. However, Trump did not replicate his feat, and Trump's loss of the final also meant O'Sullivan won his seventh title, equaling Hendry's record.
For Hendry, who was the commentator, the World Championships could be a bit difficult, as many of his records were tied or even surpassed. In addition to O'Sullivan sharing the record of seven World Championship titles with him, Mark Williams scored a 16-stroke breaker at the World Championships and equalled Hendry. In addition, O'Sullivan has reached the quarterfinals and reached the quarterfinals more than Hendry, and Steve Davis teased Hendry on the spot: What other records have not been broken?
Also, Hendry explained O'Sullivan's last session of the game, witnessing O'Sullivan lift the championship trophy. A photograph of Hendry smiling behind him is a picture of O'Sullivan holding a cup and celebrating with his family.
Maybe there was some loss in his heart, but Hendry still praised O'Sullivan, the original words are: O'Sullivan took the snooker sport to a new level, he dominated the World Championships from beginning to end, it was a four-seat performance, because he played too well, it was difficult for others to put pressure on him. However, Hendry also said that he was surprised that O'Sullivan took so long to win 7 championships, which was questioned and ridiculed by many fans, many fans thought that Hendry was a bit sour and began the whole thing. Of course, Hendry actually means to praise O'Sullivan, and with his strength, he may have won 7 world championships a long time ago. Hendry also looks to the future, where O'Sullivan is likely to win his 8th world title if he wants to.
In addition, although Trump lost the final, he had the title of world champion after all, and he was more confident in himself, he began to enjoy snooker again, believing that he would reach the final again. In addition, Trump also changed his speech on the spot: I think I was wrong to move the World Championships from Crucible, and the World Championships should definitely stay in Crucible.
The season is all over, but snooker will continue to develop, the veterans will continue to persevere, the young players will catch up, I hope that next time, it will be our Chinese players who stand in the final!