World Championship Snooker 2004 -

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

: Mark Williams entered as the defending champion but was eliminated in the second round, losing 11–13 to Joe Perry. Notable Records and Debuts World Championship Snooker 2004

: The 2004 event saw the Crucible debuts of Stephen Maguire and Ryan Day . : The tournament featured a total of 55

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

: The tournament featured a total of 55 century breaks at the main stage. The highest break was a 145 compiled by Joe Perry .

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