World Championship Snooker 2004 -

: Despite eventually winning 18–8, O'Sullivan initially trailed 0–5 to Graeme Dott in the first session before staging a massive recovery.

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. World Championship Snooker 2004

: O'Sullivan became only the fourth player to win the World title more than once at the Crucible Theatre. : Despite eventually winning 18–8