"The Return Of The King!" 👑 | Hendry's 102 Break In Opening Frame At Qualifiers! | Eurosport Snooker

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • In the opening frame of his opening match at the 2023 World Snooker Championship Qualifiers, Stephen Hendry made a magnificent break of 102 against James Cahill.
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Комментарии • 248

  • @DarthSherm94
    @DarthSherm94 Год назад +76

    So great to see Stephen making a semi comeback again, he spoke about it on his channel and it’s just nice to see him playing competitive again

    • @latergator915
      @latergator915 Год назад +6

      It's not a comeback!

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt Год назад

      7-2 is not competitive lol

    • @bigslick1728
      @bigslick1728 Год назад +1

      He wasn’t competitive, he’s 7-2 behind.

    • @DarthSherm94
      @DarthSherm94 Год назад +4

      Ok let me clear up, when I say competitive I mean in terms of playing in a competitive tournament not that he’s competitive as in the score, it’s just nice to see him on the professional stage again

    • @DarthSherm94
      @DarthSherm94 Год назад +5

      @@Matthew-bu7fg oh I’m sorry for having an opinion on a player that I happen to enjoy watching playing again after retiring from when they were conquering the sport and just happens to be a fellow countryman… but no im sorry you go right ahead with your negative attitude cos your opinion clearly matters more than anyone else’s

  • @phildre1974
    @phildre1974 Год назад +242

    I'd rather see Stephen vs Hendry 😂

    • @tonyhawk123
      @tonyhawk123 Год назад +2

      Your wish is granted!

    • @flucazade
      @flucazade Год назад +12

      not sure he'd get away with that hoodie here

    • @James-C-Callan
      @James-C-Callan Год назад

      Hahaha

    • @ClockworkGlitch
      @ClockworkGlitch Год назад

      Not sure if you know... but he has made a video of that in his channel "Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips"

    • @phildre1974
      @phildre1974 Год назад +7

      @@ClockworkGlitch Wasn't my comment obvious enough?

  • @paulwalker1793
    @paulwalker1793 Год назад +28

    A little touch of magic from Hendry.

  • @skh73
    @skh73 Год назад +24

    WOW 2 doubles in a single frame? Unheard of Hendry!!!! Well done!

  • @nickroberts990
    @nickroberts990 Год назад +29

    Flashes of brilliance. If he could only maintain it. He did it when it counted though. Dominated a decade.

    • @allezlesrouges
      @allezlesrouges Год назад +3

      Made me fall in love with the sport. You have your Rockets and Hurricanes but for me it'll always be Hendry

    • @nickroberts990
      @nickroberts990 Год назад +3

      @@allezlesrouges Same here. He was what snooker needed in the 90s. His aggressive style was very watchable. Ronnie's greatness is beyond doubt, but he acts like snooker is somehow beneath him and he resents it.

    • @michaelmulhall5007
      @michaelmulhall5007 Год назад +4

      @@allezlesrouges couldn’t agree more never gets called a genius like Ronnie. But he was invented the modern game and never turned down any shot. Basically won on them events neglecting safety

    • @nickroberts990
      @nickroberts990 Год назад +1

      @@michaelmulhall5007 Yep, he's a top man in my book.

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj Год назад +36

    He can still play to a really high level, he just needs to focus and work harder than ever before to get his endurance and mental approach back to a level where he can at least cut his way into the big matches. This wasn't just a lucky break, this was a really tough break with a lot of brilliant shots and control. And what happened to not being good at doubles? Walloping in difficult doubles all over the table there! Maybe he's been practicing them more, especially after some of his Cue Tips videos.

    • @woudwilder8324
      @woudwilder8324 Год назад +1

      I agree with you. If Stephen really wants to get back into the Crucible, he will have to start doing the hard work again and approach it like a job and practice at least 6 hours a day over an extensive period of time.
      Doing that, his level will improve again and his confidence will grow and he will go into matches with the knowledge that he prepared well.
      Basically, going back to basics, hard work is what made him the best in the 90's and as long as he is not willing to put in the effort, there is no way that 'comeback' is going anywhere... If however he would put in the work, I see no reason why he couldn't be very competitive again.

    • @ebojfmdboojoh4023
      @ebojfmdboojoh4023 Год назад +3

      I think it's concentration. Once he actually gets in the frame he can still score. He needs to concentrate and avoid basic errors. Losing 10-4 is no disgrace. Although Cahill did not play well in this game. Hendry in the 90's would have won this game 10-0 or 10-1

    • @LatinoAaron
      @LatinoAaron Год назад

      Don't think he wants it enough to get back to a seriously competitive level. Think he likes the crowd etc but does he have the hunger of the top 32 in the world? Not for me.

    • @bobby381
      @bobby381 Год назад

      He's not committed enough anymore and never had enough natural aspects to his game other than pure grit, hard work and dedication to succeed. Mark Williams for example still practices but never to the level Stephen did, and he's still competing at the highest level due to his natural talent. Don't get me wrong, I would love for him to come back, he was my idol growing up in the 90's.

  • @Jay_Eddo
    @Jay_Eddo Год назад +17

    His timing has improved so much!

  • @markdeer952
    @markdeer952 Год назад +12

    Brilliant stuff, Stephen back to his best, so nice to see, Class.

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt Год назад +4

      Back to his best? Stephen at his best isn’t losing 7-2 to a kid lol

    • @markdeer952
      @markdeer952 Год назад +2

      @@toziassmitt I was talking about that frame, nice to see him competing again.

  • @triztenklk
    @triztenklk Год назад +7

    That small stint on the table was one of the best I've ever seen 👌

    • @samjg11
      @samjg11 Год назад +1

      Tough table challenge been working for him haha

  • @thecook238
    @thecook238 Год назад +1

    It's still in there, lovely to see him showing it to us again!

  • @Casey-Jones
    @Casey-Jones Год назад +20

    GOAT

    • @Taffy_Duck
      @Taffy_Duck Год назад +4

      he will always be the GOAT

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt Год назад

      Your “goat” is losing 7-2 to a kid lol

    • @Posh_Boy
      @Posh_Boy Год назад +6

      @@toziassmitt When you say "kid", do you mean 27 year old James Cahill
      Shows how little you know about snooker 🤪🤪🤪

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj Год назад +6

      @@toziassmitt Even Ronnie will lose his game soon with age, sorry to break that to you, and if Ronnie retired and stopped playing for a decade, he'd also be struggling, because it's not magic, it's masses of hard work to stay that good. It's unavoidable in high precision and mental endurance skills like professional snooker.
      Cahill may not be a top professional (nor is he a "kid" either anyway...) but I don't see why you're deciding to use "kid" as a put down? Youth has never been an issue with being good at snooker. Hendry and Ronnie were both teenagers when they turned pro... Obviously Cahill is not as insanely talented as that but the point remains valid, and in any case he is not some new amateur, he's a top 100 in the world professional with years of experience. Considering Hendry has not really been playing or even practicing much at all for over a decade, the fact he's still clearing up difficult centuries of any kind at all is pretty good!

    • @stewartmcrae8007
      @stewartmcrae8007 Год назад

      @@toziassmitt 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 an edited comment i loved it the kid as you call him is almost 30 and he has beaten former world champions do you actually know anything about snooker

  • @Samg95
    @Samg95 Год назад +10

    Great to see Hendry on the table again.

  • @phillipurry
    @phillipurry Год назад +1

    2 of my favorite players on show here, steven playing and joe johnson commentating. brilliant.

  • @jimryan9475
    @jimryan9475 Год назад +2

    Class act, used to love watching hendry.

  • @bowjana8128
    @bowjana8128 Год назад +1

    Great to see him back

  • @EthansCONN
    @EthansCONN Год назад +10

    What an amazing break!

  • @ianshack6679
    @ianshack6679 Год назад +1

    Must say, this was one hell of a century, great way to make it

  • @stevecottrell5264
    @stevecottrell5264 Год назад

    Absolute legend

  • @Francis-w9x
    @Francis-w9x 10 дней назад

    I saw this lad on the Break from Life channel, and I thought he could go pro one day. Well pleased for him.

  • @dgriley7280
    @dgriley7280 Год назад +2

    Must have been Stephen playing against John Terry. This Hendry guy is 🔥

  • @passingcars2022
    @passingcars2022 10 месяцев назад

    Is there a way to watcu full versions of hendrys matches since he came back? I dont want to pay for eurosport if the matches arent archived on there

  • @tobygauntlett2046
    @tobygauntlett2046 Год назад +2

    Wonder how much his extra body weight (body size) influences the overall impact of cue delivery? Be interesting to compare that with the delivery of the cue in his lighter leaner years.

  • @Softlad92
    @Softlad92 9 месяцев назад

    Stephen Hendry is and always will be the king. Every snooker players wish’s he was Hendry in his prime

  • @lukeharwood3922
    @lukeharwood3922 Год назад +18

    The dream draw would be Ronnie Vs Hendry round 1 opening day Saturday! 14 world's between them!

    • @riodemirel6809
      @riodemirel6809 Год назад +3

      And watch him get whitewashed.

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt Год назад

      Cahill has Hendry 7-2 down. Ronnie would’ve embarrassed Hendry 10-0

    • @truthsayerq7264
      @truthsayerq7264 Год назад +3

      ​@Riodemirel
      Well obviously, the guy hasn't been a pro player since 2012!

    • @allezlesrouges
      @allezlesrouges Год назад

      @@riodemirel6809 Hmmm pretty much but it's expected considering its been over a decade since his retirement. 2 of the finest to play the game

    • @stewartmcrae8007
      @stewartmcrae8007 Год назад

      @@toziassmittdidn't Cahill beat Ronnie and Selby so he is obviously a good player

  • @jupiter-8405
    @jupiter-8405 Год назад +4

    He may have put on a lot of pudding with age yet he's a contender for the greatest snooker player of all time.

    • @ryanbaker7023
      @ryanbaker7023 Год назад

      Why do you have to relate those statements? 😂

  • @wreagfe
    @wreagfe Год назад +1

    Wow the guy from cue tips is pretty good in matches as well!

  • @craigedwards3899
    @craigedwards3899 Год назад

    The shot on the pink to split the reds was a belter.

  • @pedrom1619
    @pedrom1619 Год назад

    legend

  • @LiveBhangra
    @LiveBhangra Год назад

    Hendry says on his cue tips RUclips channel: “Keep everything still.
    Going through the cue ball is the same speed as the Backswing ie not fast.
    Look at the potting angle as a straight line then keep your eyes on it.”. He sure did that here 👌🏻💯

  • @royalbee9088
    @royalbee9088 Год назад +1

    Steven we do Steven we love you ❤

  • @RB747domme
    @RB747domme Год назад

    Timing. When Stephen Hendry is focused, and he's timing is spot-on, he actually looks like a good player.
    All the good players know that it's all about timing, are you can see the influence of Steve Feeney, especially on some of those early starts where he stood to the middle of the stance, straight down the middle of the ball, and held is queue up to the middle of the ball before leaning down, which is completely different from his cue approach when he was playing regularly as a professional before retiring in 2012.
    I'm not saying that Steven was playing badly in every match in the final few years, but you could see that the focus has gone, and that he needed some help and coaching.
    The maximum in 2012 tells you that the ability was still there - and very much so - but with the extra focus and extra 'approach training' that he's doing with Steve Feeney at the SightRight system, especially if you consider the likes of Mark Williams, who became world champion again, top 16 player, and £2.1 million earnings since working at SightRight, and especially considering many of the seasoned players that he's brought back into the limelight using his system, you can't really argue with Steve Feeney's approach.
    Keep going Stephen, you just need to put a lot of focus in to it, and you'll get there.

  • @Jimminy812
    @Jimminy812 Год назад +1

    Seen this guys youtube channel, glad to see he's turned pro

  • @passingcars2022
    @passingcars2022 10 месяцев назад

    What id give to see him back at the tv stages of a tournament again

  • @ghostintheshell3736
    @ghostintheshell3736 Год назад

    Amazing frame

  • @kennethtalbott2233
    @kennethtalbott2233 Год назад +1

    i like to watch stephens channel, que tips and he always says he can't double. two out of three's pretty good i think.

  • @wellbeingpromotor1157
    @wellbeingpromotor1157 Год назад

    Lovely!

  • @Juventinos
    @Juventinos Год назад +24

    scary to think what would happen if he suddenly got the hunger for it and started practicing..

    • @AngrierGorilla
      @AngrierGorilla Год назад +6

      Absolutely nothing would happen. He's too far from the top level, he wouldn't even be able to compete with the best amateurs

    • @toziassmitt
      @toziassmitt Год назад +5

      Nothing would happen. He’s losing 7-2 to a kid. At best he would be competitive with Cahill and maybe win, then get knocked out next round. Simple as that

    • @PNorm
      @PNorm Год назад

      😂 Stop chatting shit. He dropped off for a reason.

    • @woudwilder8324
      @woudwilder8324 Год назад +6

      @@toziassmitt If he would start approaching it as a job again and putting in at least 6 hours of practice again, there is no reason why Hendry couldn't be very competitve again and give everybody a run for their money. The man is just as naturally gited as O'Sullivan. He simple doesn't practice enough.
      People forgot how terrifying good Hendry was back in the 90's.

    • @Matthew-bu7fg
      @Matthew-bu7fg Год назад +3

      @@woudwilder8324 People also forget how much he dropped off in the 00's. He was barely in the top 16 by the end and he didn't win a ranking event beyond 2005. And this was twenty years ago.
      He could practice for hours a day and he won't be good enough. Father time has caught up. He needs to go to the seniors tour and stay there.

  • @end-game2030
    @end-game2030 Год назад +1

    Hendry did a sick double 😂😂

  • @markfroggatt591
    @markfroggatt591 Год назад +1

    I thought he'd retired. The question is when was his last televised century. Fantastic player in his day.

  • @steve-marsh
    @steve-marsh Год назад

    You think '102, no bad', then you see where the balls were and you're like 'how on earth!?'

    • @allezlesrouges
      @allezlesrouges Год назад

      There's about 3 or 4 shots there that were world class. He might be a little bit big round the waist and out of practice but he's certainly the King.

  • @krystofdayne
    @krystofdayne Год назад +1

    I just hope, for his sake, he isn't taking this match too seriously. He's obviously losing pretty badly to the Giant Killer (apt nickname for this occasion) and he knows it's because he hasn't been seriously practicing for over 10 years. But so what? He is and will always be one of the all-time greats. I hope he knows he's just doing this for fun. I've seen him getting pretty frustrated with some of the shots he missed in the other frames, and obviously it's good he still cares. But as long as it doesn't make him frustrated to the point of never trying these forays into the professional game, it's all well and good. Just do you, everybody knows that playing and even winning against the great Stephen Hendry is a privilege for any player.

    • @allezlesrouges
      @allezlesrouges Год назад

      Couldn't have said it better myself mate 👏

  • @AndrewPaulK80
    @AndrewPaulK80 Год назад

    Awesome

  • @JamboRiffs
    @JamboRiffs Год назад +3

    He actually sunk a double, amazing

    • @sonicdiablo8968
      @sonicdiablo8968 Год назад +4

      Two, in fact

    • @natez999
      @natez999 Год назад +2

      @@sonicdiablo8968 second one was significantly harder!

  • @jordanhealy7954
    @jordanhealy7954 Год назад +1

    Absolutely buzzing for Stephen hope he does well

  • @chunkylafangaa
    @chunkylafangaa Год назад +1

    This is beautiful. The only cure for his yips wasa 10 year break and a zero-fux attitude.

  • @barath4545
    @barath4545 Год назад

    3:35 "See Steve (Davis), this is what you SHOULD have done in 1985!" xD

  • @flucazade
    @flucazade Год назад

    A Hendry double double century... Angles would be proud

  • @JamiedoesWildBikepacking
    @JamiedoesWildBikepacking Год назад

    So when Stephens missing shots on his YT channels he’s basically hustling the competition!!

  • @inthemancave5981
    @inthemancave5981 Год назад +4

    Imagine an O'Sullivan v Hendry final for an 8th title...

    • @samcox8182
      @samcox8182 Год назад

      Never gonna happen unfortunately

    • @TheBearAndTheBull
      @TheBearAndTheBull 9 месяцев назад

      Can only dream he was able to get back to his best and was able to meet for the showdown.@@samcox8182

  • @skakdosmer
    @skakdosmer Год назад

    Love it!

  • @barath4545
    @barath4545 Год назад +1

    Pretty well done for a Snooker RUclipsr! :)

  • @sambaxter1471
    @sambaxter1471 Год назад

    I love to see hendry playing well 👏👍

  • @JohnnyPeacock90
    @JohnnyPeacock90 Год назад +2

    I love how he walks around the table

    • @CommandoG331
      @CommandoG331 Год назад

      Yea he's still like a predator, no wonder players feared him back in the day. He had it all.

  • @davidvarey5072
    @davidvarey5072 Год назад

    Goat

  • @MISSION315
    @MISSION315 Год назад

    🪄 magic

  • @mvwmark8955
    @mvwmark8955 Год назад +4

    Worst doubler?? Aye right, Stephen! Great stuff

  • @booneguy
    @booneguy Год назад +1

    The Master showing class with a level of masterclass.

  • @Fogon59
    @Fogon59 Год назад +3

    Gan on Hezza bonny lad!

  • @stewartmcrae8007
    @stewartmcrae8007 Год назад +1

    Fantastic to see him continue to add to his list of centuries hopefully he can reach the 800 mark and possibly surpass it shame that he lost the match though I believe that he has only won against Jimmy White and beaten Chris Wakelin so far would be excellent to see him string a couple of victories together and build a little confidence/momentum it might motivate him to practice which is something that he is struggling with i believe

  • @nostalgiachannel318
    @nostalgiachannel318 Год назад

    I think this atmosphere suits Hendry crowd, space, seats rather than cubicles and a few people.

  • @jamesadcock5235
    @jamesadcock5235 Год назад +3

    Hendry is hitting the ball better than he has for a while

  • @benshaw344
    @benshaw344 Год назад

    He’s been listening to his cue tips

  • @alienrefugee51
    @alienrefugee51 Год назад

    You need 4 frames though. We saw him do the same thing in his first match initially coming back, but wound up losing it in the same fashion.

  • @michaelpaterson8355
    @michaelpaterson8355 Год назад

    A master talent.

  • @markalexwhite
    @markalexwhite Год назад +2

    This guy looks like he could be great in a few years time!

  • @jamiewilson6900
    @jamiewilson6900 Год назад +1

    He's cueing beautifully. It makes you wonder why he's not winning more matches. Must be a mental thing

  • @tommypal0534
    @tommypal0534 Год назад

    just played terry now cahill. stephens got a thing for chelsea cb’s

  • @TyroneKing1977
    @TyroneKing1977 Год назад

    Great to see. Did he win?

  • @tudorminciunescu9614
    @tudorminciunescu9614 Год назад

    Are these world championship qualifiers?

  • @markheitz7963
    @markheitz7963 Год назад

    There's nobody MORE I'd like to see come bk

  • @peteWxM1970
    @peteWxM1970 Год назад

    Two out of three ain’t bad😂❤🎉❤😂🎉😮🎉😂❤on the doubles again Stephen I see……7 time 🌎 champ

  • @etclarke
    @etclarke Год назад

    hendry vs sullivan in final. 8 titles on the line!!

  • @VoiceOfThe
    @VoiceOfThe Год назад

    I wish Stephen was still competing with the likes of Williams, Higgins & O’Sullivan. He is 54 though, so it was probably too much to ask for as he’s a good 6-7 years older than the aforementioned three now.

    • @CountMackula
      @CountMackula Год назад

      He's always been that much older than them.

  • @duncanstubbs1318
    @duncanstubbs1318 Год назад +1

    Must say great century there from hendry..but I wouldn't call it return of the king..as he finished the 1st session 7-2 down so unless he produces a incredible come back he will unfortunately loose in the 1st qualifying match..just don't think he's got it anymore..let's see how far jimmy can go.

  • @willabrams9449
    @willabrams9449 Год назад

    My favourite snooker player!

  • @dermotgillespie5138
    @dermotgillespie5138 Год назад

    The return of the king really 😅😅,there was only one king of snooker and that was Alex Hurricane Higgings

  • @Marty79Party
    @Marty79Party Год назад

    Wow 2 doubles!!! That's when you know he'll win his 8th world title #snookergods

  • @Jon3sy1990
    @Jon3sy1990 Год назад

    Has he come back to competitive snooker?

  • @АндрейПименов-ш4ш
    @АндрейПименов-ш4ш 6 месяцев назад

    Непростые удары были в конце, но на опыте зарешал

  • @ranbirsingh7666
    @ranbirsingh7666 Год назад +1

    Weird watching a 7 x snooker world champion in the qualifiers 😬

  • @sugs1191
    @sugs1191 Год назад

    I was not convinced by his comeback for the most part. However, after seeing this break I am convinced. He seems more confident but at the same time refreshingly laid back. The laid back attitude is perhaps the issue.
    If he focuses and maybe shreds a bit of weight and takes it serious- he could win a tournament in my book.

  • @gregoryvirgo8195
    @gregoryvirgo8195 Год назад +1

    He should pack in..

  • @MrMarkysimm
    @MrMarkysimm Год назад

    Wherex the rest

  • @allistermcginlay6476
    @allistermcginlay6476 Год назад

    It's called bottle? Stephen Hendry had tremendous concentration at his peak, but eventually he collected so much remembered bad beats that he eventually forgot how good he was?
    Table time will change that but winning a few matches will work wonders!
    Look at Mark Allen?

  • @claudiojunior9618
    @claudiojunior9618 Год назад +1

    There's only one king in snooker. Ronnie is his name.

  • @roadtonowhere497
    @roadtonowhere497 Год назад

    If I had to someone to play a frame for my life it would be Stephen Hendry...the best

  • @sabahatsulaiman5813
    @sabahatsulaiman5813 Год назад

    Wouldn’t it be amazing if Hendry won a tournament on his comeback 😄😄😄

  • @RetroMechanic
    @RetroMechanic Год назад

    why need to say 102 brake in headline??? No trill at all

  • @peteWxM1970
    @peteWxM1970 Год назад

    I think focus in long frame matches over two weeks at the crucible is too taxing for him now,.,.he’s been their and done that and worn that tee shirt.Nothing more does he have to prove.Loving the new you tube channel though

  • @keithpatterson9250
    @keithpatterson9250 Год назад

    Was enjoying that until the ADs appeared 🤦‍♂️

  • @JesseCrucible
    @JesseCrucible Год назад

    Was it stephen or hendry who made a ton?

  • @gazzy5303
    @gazzy5303 Год назад

    Did he win?

    • @zed9634
      @zed9634 Год назад +1

      Managed to only win 1 more frame. 7-2 down. Not sure when they resume but they play 9 frames before the interval.

  • @thewaspsanklessmith
    @thewaspsanklessmith Год назад

    He lost the session 7-2. Ask him if he is happy with his century/session. I'd imagine this may be his last go at the WCQ. He will probably stick to his magnificent RUclips channel from now on.

  • @ryanbaker7023
    @ryanbaker7023 Год назад

    When Hendry developed those three reds, the red rolling up the table kept rolling towards the cushion… looked like a terrible table

  • @wrcoles
    @wrcoles Год назад

    Return of the King? That insinuates he returned and conquered…

  • @ottoparnarson6381
    @ottoparnarson6381 Год назад

    There can be only one

  • @seanfein3783
    @seanfein3783 Год назад

    Joe Johnson .. Chuck it

  • @pooluop
    @pooluop Год назад

    you can do better than this Hendry scary to think what would happen if he suddenly got the hunger for it So great to see

  • @bigslick1728
    @bigslick1728 Год назад +2

    He returned for only one frame.

  • @ryanstockley9495
    @ryanstockley9495 Год назад +1

    Did he win