29 Apr 2009

Hendry compiles second world championship 147

6:22 am on 29 April 2009

The seven-times snooker world champion Stephen Hendry jas compiled his second maximum 147 break at the world championship during his quarter-final against Shaun Murphy.

The Briton notched up his first 147 in 1995 and becomes only the second player to achieve the feat twice at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre after Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Hendry will collect $400,000 if no other player makes a maximum before the tournament ends on May 4.