Snooker 2004 | World Championship

: The 2004 event saw the Crucible debuts of Stephen Maguire and Ryan Day .

The Rocket Ascends: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s 2004 World Championship Triumph

The 2004 championship remains a significant chapter in the World Snooker Tour , representing the peak of the "modern era" where O'Sullivan began his ascent to matching Stephen Hendry's then-record of seven world titles. World Championship Snooker 2004

The (officially the 2004 Embassy World Snooker Championship) was a landmark event in snooker history, held from April 17 to May 3, 2004 , at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The tournament is best remembered for Ronnie O’Sullivan capturing his second world title, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats while being mentored by six-time champion Ray Reardon. Final Standings and Prize Money

: Despite eventually winning 18–8, O'Sullivan initially trailed 0–5 to Graeme Dott in the first session before staging a massive recovery. : The 2004 event saw the Crucible debuts

: Much of O’Sullivan’s tactical discipline during the event was attributed to the coaching of Ray Reardon , nicknamed "Dracula," who helped him refine his "Plan B" safety game.

The tournament concluded with a dominant performance by Ronnie O’Sullivan, who defeated Scotland's Graeme Dott in the final. Prize Money Ronnie O’Sullivan (ENG) 18 £250,000 Runner-up Graeme Dott (SCO) Semi-finalists Stephen Hendry , Matthew Stevens Quarter-finalists Joe Perry , David Gray, Anthony Hamilton, Ian McCulloch Key Tournament Highlights The tournament is best remembered for Ronnie O’Sullivan

: The tournament featured a total of 55 century breaks at the main stage. The highest break was a 145 compiled by Joe Perry .