'You never lose that desire': Stephen Hendry on his comeback

'You never lose that desire': Stephen Hendry on his comeback - and a wish to script a different ending
Snooker legend Hendry speaks to Telegraph Sport about his potential Crucible return, keeping his hopes realistic and his competitive nature
26 February 2021 • 1:37pm
Stephen Hendry has made a comeback to professional snooker after nine years away
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Stephen Hendry was on the golf course with Barry Hearn when the promoter, channelling his signature chutzpah, seized the moment to coax the seven-time world champion out of retirement. “Mark Williams and I were playing a game against Barry and Steve Davis,” he recalls. “Barry came up to me and asked, ‘Why don’t you have a two-year tour wildcard?’ Jimmy White has one, so does Ken Doherty. You’re playing a bit better.’ ‘Yeah, I was thinking about it,’ I said. ‘Maybe not quite yet, though.’ ‘Take your time,’ he replied.” But he knew from experience that time, in Hearn’s frenetic world, was a relative concept. “‘Just let me know tomorrow.’”

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