Jimmy White is a well-known snooker player. Jimmy White was born in Balham London and has since won over 30 professional titles. He is known for his charisma and natural talent. His career has taken him to the top of the sport in many countries around the world.
He was also a member the England's World Cup team of 1988. In 1979, he also won The English Amateur Championship. Later, he won the World Doubles Championship together with Alex Higgins. He is known for his humor and sportsmanship, which has earned him the reputation of a funny after-dinner speaker. Apart from his skills at snooker, he is also an avid conservationist. As such, he has worked with award winning documentary teams and is an avid animal lover.
Jimmy White's professional career began in the 1980s. By the time he was a teenager, he had reached the finals at the British Open and Masters. After a successful early career, he remained in the top eight for most of his career. His fortunes started to decline in the 1990s. He wasn't able repeat his success in the past but has maintained his place on the main tour for the second season.
Jimmy White was a well-known underdog. A player with a flamboyant style and a ruthless streak, he fought for his place in the sport with an unflinching determination to succeed. He was a great player, especially during the 1999 world semifinal.
He didn't lose any frames in his first two qualifying matches. He lost in the deciding frames to Matthew Selt and Xiao Guodong in his first two qualifying matches. Despite these setbacks, he still enjoyed some great performances throughout the year.
He won three matches at full-ranking tournaments in 2014/15. His disappointing season ended with a loss to Barry Hawkins, in the International Championship. Despite this, he finished in the top eight outside the top 64 on the main list.
Jimmy White was the youngest ever to win the ranking tournament the following season. He defeated Mark Selby (Stephen Hendry), David Morris (David Morris) and Mark Selby (Mark Selby). He secured his spot in professional top 64 with his win.
Jimmy White stars in BBC2's Docu-Series Gods Of Snooker. He is a favourite of snooker players around the world and has become a beloved figure. When he's not playing, he splits his time between snooker or public speaking. He is frequently called upon to host high-profile corporate events as well as awards ceremonies.
Having fought for his place in the top 64 of the sport, Jimmy White made the most of his opportunity in China. To secure his spot in the top 64, he qualified to the International Championship. He was the second player overall to achieve a maximum break in this tournament.