Stephen Hendry was left disappointed by Ronnie O'Sullivan's comments before their 2002 World Championship semi-final match.

What happened?

The feud began when O'Sullivan gave an explosive interview, confessing his disdain for Hendry and saying he led a "sad little life."

Hendry found out about the comments on the morning of the match.

He was shown the paper by his driver, which motivated him to win.

Why it mattered for Stephen Hendry

The comments fueled Hendry's determination to beat O'Sullivan, which he did, winning the match 17-13.

Hendry said it was probably the last time he played his best snooker at the Crucible.

He went on to lose the final to Peter Ebdon but didn't play as well as he did in the semis against O'Sullivan.

What was said

O'Sullivan had said: "The most satisfying thing for me would be to send him home to Scotland as quickly as possible for a nice summer off."

Hendry was disappointed by the comments, but they motivated him to win.

He used the comments to psych himself up and win the match.

The aftermath

Hendry and O'Sullivan have since put their differences aside and get on famously nowadays.

Hendry said they have plenty of mutual respect for each other.

The feud is now a thing of the past, and they have moved on from their bitter rivalry.

Hendry's victory over O'Sullivan in the 2002 semi-final was a significant win for him.

It showed that he could still compete at the highest level and beat his rivals.

The match was a memorable one, with both players giving it their all.

Hendry's determination and motivation were key factors in his win.

He was able to use O'Sullivan's comments to his advantage and come out on top.

The 2002 World Championship was a notable tournament for Hendry.

He played some of his best snooker, and his win over O'Sullivan was a highlight.

Hendry's career was marked by many notable victories, and this win was one of them.

He was able to overcome adversity and come out on top.

The match against O'Sullivan was a defining moment in Hendry's career.

It showed that he was still a force to be reckoned with in the snooker world.

Hendry's win was a testament to his skill and determination.

He was able to outplay O'Sullivan and come out on top.

The 2002 semi-final was a memorable match, and Hendry's win was a significant one.