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'They are Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of snooker' – Neil Robertson hails O'Sullivan, Higgins, Williams

Neil Robertson will play his first ranking event of the season at the Northern Ireland Open on Sunday feeling blessed the sport's holy trinity are still top of the pots. The 2010 world champion faced six-time world champion Steve Davis and seven-time Crucible winner Stephen Hendry in the death throes of their competitive career, but continues to confront Class of '92 icons Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams in their prime.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s SPOTY claim: 'I would have won it seven times if I played golf or tennis'

Ronnie O’Sullivan believes he would have won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award “seven or eight times” if snooker was recognised like golf or tennis. Speaking to promote his exclusive new Eurosport two-hour feature programme, Seventh Heaven, the Rocket revealed his frustration at missing out on the famous SPOTY gong during his illustrious career and said he was arguably Britain's most successful sportsman.

'You can't wing it' - Stephen Hendry unsurprised at Mark Williams' British Open exit after lack of practice

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry had little sympathy for Mark Williams after the Welshman was unceremoniously knocked out of the British Open by world No. 44 Ben Woollaston. Williams lost 4-1 in a bitty encounter that saw Woollaston profit from his opponent's profligacy when at the table, with the three-time world champion simply unable to locate any potting consistency.

Stephen Hendry hails ‘perfect’ Zhao Xintong after British Open masterclass

Stephen Hendry could hardly offer Zhao Xintong higher praise after his 4-1 win over STuart Bingham at the British Open, describing him as ‘perfect’ during the sublime win.

'Rubbish' - Stephen Hendry laments 'worst' Ronnie O'Sullivan display in 'few years' after Alexander Ursenbacher loss

Stephen Hendry described Ronnie O’Sullivan’s 4-1 defeat to Alexander Ursenbacher as «probably the worst I’ve seen Ronnie play for a good few years». Hendry and O’Sullivan shared an occasionally heated rivalry when the pair were both at their best, but as Hendry has retired and made an attempted comeback with limited success, their relationship has thawed over the years. Ad Hendry did not hold back while analysing O’Sullivan’s performance against Ursenbacher, who now boasts a 3-1 head-to-head record over the world No.

Roger Federer’s farewell at Laver Cup proves importance of ambassadors in sport - especially snooker

The fact that Rafa Nadal was crying his eyes out as Roger Federer said goodbye to competitive tennis last week spoke volumes for the transformative effect the Swiss legend has had on his sport. Rivalries were forgotten. This was all about respect and the acknowledgment of what the great man had contributed.

Judd Trump and Ng On-Yee triumph over O’Sullivan and Evans as World Mixed Doubles get underway

Judd Trump and Ng On-Yee recorded a 3-1 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan and Reanne Evans at the opening match of the World Mixed Doubles. On-Yee’s immaculate potting in the third frame proved to be decisive and was a hammer blow to O’Sullivan and Evans, who will wonder how that got away from them.

What can we expect as World Mixed Doubles returns to snooker calendar? Ronnie O'Sullivan emulates Steve Davis era

The World Doubles Championship used to be a regular part of the snooker circuit during the sport's halcyon days of the 1980s when broadcast coverage of the sport reached saturation point on terrestrial television in the UK. The event ran for six years between 1982 and 1987 with celebrated English duo Steve Davis – the six-time world champion – and his friend Tony Meo winning the title four times in 1982, 1983, 1985 and 1986.

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'They are Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of snooker' – Neil Robertson hails O'Sullivan, Higgins, Williams

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s SPOTY claim: 'I would have won it seven times if I played golf or tennis'

'You can't wing it' - Stephen Hendry unsurprised at Mark Williams' British Open exit after lack of practice

Stephen Hendry hails ‘perfect’ Zhao Xintong after British Open masterclass

'Rubbish' - Stephen Hendry laments 'worst' Ronnie O'Sullivan display in 'few years' after Alexander Ursenbacher loss

Roger Federer’s farewell at Laver Cup proves importance of ambassadors in sport - especially snooker

Judd Trump and Ng On-Yee triumph over O’Sullivan and Evans as World Mixed Doubles get underway

What can we expect as World Mixed Doubles returns to snooker calendar? Ronnie O'Sullivan emulates Steve Davis era