Barry Hawkins

Snooker player and multiple title holder

Barry Hawkins - Snooker player and multiple title holder
Born

April 23rd, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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This English professional snooker player achieved prominence within the sport during the 2010s. Breakthrough success occurred with a run to the 2013 World Snooker Championship final, which led to recognition in the snooker community. A strong performance in ranking events resulted in multiple titles and high rankings in the world standings. In subsequent years, this player maintained competitiveness in numerous tournaments, further solidifying a reputation for consistent performance.

Reaching the final of the 2013 World Snooker Championship

Winning the 2012 Players Championship

Capturing titles at the 2017 English Open

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