October 31st 2024.
Stephen Hendry, a renowned snooker player, reflects on his past experiences and recalls one particular opponent who always seemed to get under his skin. Peter Ebdon, a talented player, was the prime example of someone who was able to rattle Hendry during his prime years in the 1990s. Despite Hendry's dominance in the sport, Ebdon managed to defeat him in several early meetings, including the 1995 Masters and the Irish Masters final. Hendry admits that Ebdon's flashy personality and style of play were starting to annoy him.
During a recent episode of the Snooker Club podcast, Hendry opened up about his feelings towards Ebdon and how he was not a fan of his playing style. He explains that they had nothing in common and did not get along off the table. Ebdon's larger-than-life character, complete with a ponytail and flashy waistcoats, rubbed many players the wrong way. Hendry notes that snooker players are typically reserved and do not appreciate someone who is constantly boasting and making a scene.
Hendry compares Ebdon's behavior to that of tennis players, who often celebrate and show emotion after winning a point. However, in snooker, this type of behavior is not widely accepted, and Ebdon's antics caused tension among players. Despite this, Hendry acknowledges that their rivalry was good for the game and they played each other frequently for a few years. Ebdon managed to defeat Hendry on a few occasions, which frustrated the snooker legend.
Reflecting on this, Hendry also mentions the recent rivalry between Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson. The two have faced each other in two finals this season, with Wilson winning both times. Hendry notes that there may not be any bad blood between them, but they do not socialize much off the table. He suggests that Wilson may be getting under Trump's skin, and it will be interesting to see if this continues in future matches.
As the world number one and world champion, Trump and Wilson will face off again in the International Championship in China. Hendry is impressed by Wilson's two tournament wins this season and admires his enthusiasm and enjoyment as the world champion. He predicts that Trump will continue to win, but wonders if Wilson will as well. Hendry is excited to watch their rivalry develop and looks forward to seeing them in action again.
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