Anthony Hamilton (snooker player)
Anthony Hamilton ( born June 29, 1971 in Nottingham ) is an English snooker player.
Career
Hamilton began his professional career in 1991.
1995 Hamilton won the Australian Open and the Australian Masters, both non- ranking tournaments. His first finals on the main tour succeeded him in 1999 at the British Open in Plymouth, but he was defeated Fergal O'Brien.
In 2002 he reached after victories over Mark King, Quinten Hann, Ken Doherty and Mark Selby the final of the China Open in Shanghai, which he lost against the then number one, Mark Williams. In the same year he reached the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship. In 2006, he stood in the semi-finals of the Welsh Open, which he won with 5:6 against the eventual tournament winner Stephen Lee.
In 2010 he took a at the Paul Hunter Classic, a minor ranking tournament, in another final, this time he was defeated narrowly Judd Trump.
Anthony Hamilton is known for its high breaks. He was only the 16th player, who scored more than 100 Century Breaks. In Snooker Scene Hamilton wears for his characteristic chin and upper lip Barts the nickname " Sheriff of Pottingham " and " Robin Hood of Snooker " - both are also allusions to his hometown of Nottingham.