The official ranking system used by professional snooker player is called the world snooker rankings. They determine who qualifies automatically for World Snooker Tour tournaments. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association maintains the rankings. In addition to providing players with an idea of their ranking, they provide useful statistics on the sport.
Judd Trump
Judd Trump is among the top ten in world snooker rankings. He is known for his amazing breaks and his dominance of the sport. He has won 23 ranking titles, including the world championship. He is only 33 years old and still has the potential to remain at the top of his sport for at most ten more decades. However, his age and the grind of the tour may wear him down.
Mark Selby
Mark Selby from England is one the most renowned players in the game. He is an English Under-15 champion, and a recent World Snooker Championship champ. He has also a background in pool. He was the 2006 WEPF Eight-Ball Pool Champion and a finalist in 2015's Chinese Pool World Championship. Selby hails originally from Leicester, England. Malcolm Thorne was his coach, the brother of Willie Thorne.
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan is currently ranked number one in the world snooker rankings after spending 280 weeks there. After reaching semi-finals in the Tour Championship's Tour Championship, his most recent move made him ahead Mark Selby. The Scot reached the top of the world in May 2002 and has since won 31 ranking title. He has won six World Championship titles as well as five UK Championships.
Mark Williams
Mark Williams, currently ranked number 10, is one of the most skilled snooker players around. In 1995, the Welshman made it into the elite by winning the Benson & Hedges Masters and the Welsh Open. He won the title of Benson & Hedges Masters by winning the Welsh Open and making a respotted white in the final. He was also the fourth player to win all three ranking tournaments in 1998.
Graeme Dott
Graeme Dott was awarded two ranking titles. In 2010, he reached the final of China Open. But his form has been inconsistent. He has openly discussed his struggle with depression. The Australian has a low ranking in the world snooker rankings, but has a strong 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. In 2001, he reached the top 16 and remained there until 2009. He reached the quarterfinals for the Welsh Open in 1996. He was also runner up at the 2004 World Championship as well as the 2005 Malta Cup. 1999 saw his first competitive 147 break at the British Open.
Dott's ranking
Dott has had a fluctuating ranking in world snooker rankings over the years. He reached the top 16 six times. He was number 2 in the 2007/8 Season. Dott has been ranked lower since 2007.
Mark Williams' ranking
Mark Williams' world snooker ranking has steadily risen over the past few years. He has won several tournaments including the Players Championship Grand Final in 2001. Ronnie O'Sullivan also lost the final. He has also been at the top of the world rankings several times. His greatest ranking win came in 2001 when he beat Anthony Hamilton in the finals of the China Open.