Stuart Bingham

Stuart Bingham is an English professional snooker player and former World and Masters champion, recognized for his consistent performance and significant titles in the sport. After winning both the English Amateur and World Amateur Championships in 1996, Stuart Bingham transitioned to professional play, where he consistently built a notable career in snooker. His early professional journey included reaching the quarter-finals of the 1999 Welsh Open and famously defeating defending champion Stephen Hendry in the 2000 World Championship. Bingham made his first career maximum break in the 2006 Masters qualifying tournament.

His career peaked in 2015 when, at 38 years old, he became the World Snooker Champion, defeating Shaun Murphy in the final. This monumental achievement made him the oldest first-time world champion in snooker history and positioned him at a career-high world number two ranking, following his victory in the 2015 Championship League. Following his World Championship triumph, Bingham reached the final of the 2016 World Grand Prix and the 2016 Six-red World Championship. He secured another significant title at the 2017 Welsh Open.

Throughout his distinguished professional journey, Bingham has compiled over 600 century breaks, placing him among the sport’s most prolific break-builders. He also boasts an impressive nine career maximum breaks, reflecting his remarkable skill and consistency on the snooker table.