The official ranking system for professional players in snooker is the world snooker rankings. These rankings determine who automatically qualifies to play in World Snooker Tour competitions. The rankings are maintained by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. They provide valuable statistics about the sport and give players an idea of their rank.
Judd Trump
Judd Trump is among the top ten in world snooker rankings. He is known for his spectacular breaks and his ability to dominate the sport. He is the winner of 23 ranking titles, including a world championship. He is still relatively young, at only 33 years old, and has the potential to stay at the top of the sport for at least another decade. But, he may feel tired from the grind of touring and his age.
Mark Selby
Mark Selby, an Englishman, is considered one of the top players in the world. He is a former England under-15 champion and a recent World Snooker Championship Champion. He has also a background in pool. He was the 2006 WEPF 8-ball pool champion, and was also a finalist for the 2015 Chinese Pool World Championship. Selby is originally from Leicester in England. Malcolm Thorne (brother of Willie Thorne), was Selby's coach.
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan is currently ranked number one in the world snooker rankings after spending 280 weeks there. After reaching the semifinals of Tour Championship, Ronnie O'Sullivan's most recent move saw him leapfrog Mark Selby in world ranked. The Scot was first ranked number one on the world stage in May 2002. He has since claimed 31 ranking titles. Six World Championship titles and five UK Championships are some of his achievements.
Mark Williams
Mark Williams is a world-class snooker player and holds the number 10. The Welshman became a member of the elite in 1995 with his wins at the Welsh Open and Benson & Hedges Masters. He won the latter title by making a respotted black in the final. He also won three ranking tournaments in 1998, becoming the fourth player to win three titles in a single season.
Graeme Dott
Graeme Dott won two ranking titles, and reached the finals of the China Open 2010. However, his form has been inconsistent since then. He has also struggled with depression and openly shared his struggles with the condition. The Australian has a poor ranking in the world rankings of snooker, but he has a great record at home.
Dott's professional career
Graeme Dott's climb up the world snooker rankings has been steady since 1994 when he became a professional. He was ranked in the top sixteen for 2001 and stayed there through 2009. He reached the quarterfinals of the Welsh Open 1996 and 1997. In 1997, he was the World Champion in 1997. In 2001, he finished second in both the 1999 Scottish Open or the 2001 British Open. He was also runner-up at the 2005 Malta Cup and the 2004 World Championship. 1999 was his first competitive 147 break.
Dott's ranking
Dott's position in the world snooker rankings fluctuated over time. Six times he reached the top 16. During the 2007/8 season, he was ranked number two. Dott has seen his ranking drop since 2007.
Mark Williams' ranking
In the last few years Mark Williams' world ranking in snooker has steadily improved. He has won numerous tournaments, including the Players Championship Grand Finals in 2000. Ronnie O'Sullivan was also defeated by him in the final. He has also been at the top of the world rankings several times. He was defeated by Anthony Hamilton in Beijing Open's final in 2001. This was his greatest ranking win.