2002 World Snooker Championship facts for kids
| Tournament information | |
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| Dates | 20 April – 6 May 2002 |
| Venue | Crucible Theatre |
| City | Sheffield |
| Country | England |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £1,615,770 |
| Winner's share | £260,000 |
| Highest break |  Matthew Stevens (WAL) (145) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Peter Ebdon (ENG) |
| Runner-up |  Stephen Hendry (SCO) |
| Score | 18–17 |
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The 2002 World Snooker Championship was a big snooker tournament for professional players. It happened from April 20 to May 6, 2002. The event took place at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. This was the last major snooker event of the 2001–02 snooker season. It was also the 26th time the World Snooker Championship was held at the Crucible.
Peter Ebdon won his very first world title at this tournament. He beat Stephen Hendry in a very close final match, with a score of 18–17 frames. This was the ninth and last time Hendry played in a World Championship final. Players made a total of 65 "century breaks" during the tournament. A century break is when a player scores 100 points or more in one turn. The highest score in a single turn was 145 points, made by Matthew Stevens. Stephen Hendry made 16 century breaks, which was a record for any single tournament at that time. The championships were sponsored by Embassy. The total money given out as prizes was £1,615,770, and the winner received £260,000.
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Tournament Highlights
This section shares some cool facts about the 2002 World Snooker Championship.
Who Won the Final Match?
The final match was a thrilling contest between Peter Ebdon and Stephen Hendry. Peter Ebdon won his first world title by beating Stephen Hendry 18–17. This was a very close game that went down to the very last frame!
What is a Century Break?
In snooker, a "century break" means a player scores 100 points or more in one turn at the table. It's a sign of great skill! During the 2002 championship, players made 68 century breaks in total.
Who Made the Highest Score?
The highest score in a single turn was 145 points. This amazing break was made by Matthew Stevens during his quarter-final match.
Who Made the Most Century Breaks?
Stephen Hendry made a record-breaking 16 century breaks during the tournament. This was the most centuries ever made by one player in a single snooker event!
Images for kids
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Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan played well in his second round match.
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See also
In Spanish: Campeonato Mundial de Snooker de 2002 para niños
