Ronnie O'Sullivan's ten greatest achievements, including the fastest 147 and most memorable 146

The 46-year-old world number one faces Dave Gilbert in the opening round as he bids to match Stephen Hendry's impressive haul.

It presents a tricky opener for a player who always seems one defeat away from quitting the game for good.

In his 28th year as professional, at least O'Sullivan has plenty of memorable moments to look back on when he does eventually decide to hang up his cue.

O'Sullivan is on his own when it comes to winning ranking events at 38 - two ahead of Hendry. He surpassed the Scot's record by winning the 2020 World Championship and added to his tally with the World Grand Prix in 2021.

His record could stand for a very long time with nearest active rival John Higgins back on 31.

Realistically, the only two players who could overtake him in the future are Judd Trump and Neil Robertson who are both on 23.

Originally ratified at five minutes and 20 seconds, World Snooker reduced it to five minutes and eight seconds after stating that the time should start from the moment O'Sullivan hit the cue ball to begin the break.

"I couldn't believe how fast he was going. I watch it back now and he's virtually running round the table, it was ridiculous, just brilliant, mesmeric," said Price who had the best seat in the house.

O'Sullivan became the first player to reach the landmark in 2020 against Neil Robertson in the Players Championship final at Preston's Guide Hall.

It was a fairy-tale ending for O'Sullivan who notched up his 1,000 century break in the final frame to win the title. Interestingly, it was at the same venue O'Sullivan won his first UK Championship as a teenager 26 years earlier.

In recent times, O'Sullivan has spoken about lacking the motivation to travel around England and Europe to win ranking