World Championship Snooker 2004 May 2026

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

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 World Championship Snooker 2004

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. : The 2004 event saw the Crucible debuts

: In the semi-finals, O'Sullivan delivered a crushing 17–4 defeat to Stephen Hendry . This set a new record for the largest margin of victory in a World Championship semi-final, surpassing Hendry's own 1992 record. : In the semi-finals, O'Sullivan delivered a crushing

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