2000–2006 Anthony Hamilton (snooker player)
he reached quarter-finals of world championship on 3 later occasions (2002, 2004 , 2007), without reaching semi-final stage. in 2002, lost 6–13 eventual winner peter ebdon. in 2004, made 2 consecutive century breaks come 0–2 down level @ 2–2 in quarter-final against eventual champion ronnie o sullivan, lost match 3–13. hamilton s 438 points scored in match record low world championship quarter-final. has highest ever points total in first-round match @ crucible, 1271 against chris small in 1999, though lost match 9–10. in 1997 reached second round; facing john parrott @ stage scored 414 unanswered points in frames 1–5, still lost match (this second highest number of unanswered points in crucible history; record set john higgins against hamilton in second round in 2000). hamilton did not fare in 2006 world championship, losing 1–10 in opening round mark williams. however, strong 2 seasons ensured reclaimed top 16 place.
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