STEPHEN HENDRY reckons modern day snooker players are too FRIENDLY. And he reckons one former rival took it too far with an act of classy sportsmanship! 3 Stephen Hendry wasn't impressed with a former rival's gesture Credit: PA 3 Shaun Murphy applauded his opponent Credit: EUROSPORT Seven-time world champion Hendry , 55, retired for the second time earlier this year. But despite stepping away from the table, he's arguably more prominent than ever with his own YouTube channel going from strength to strength.
And the Scottish legend certainly isn't afraid to share his opinions! Last week, Hendry's former rival Shaun Murphy went viral after a somewhat surprising act of sportsmanship at the Wuhan Open in China. READ MORE SNOOKER CHALKED OFF Stephen Hendry reveals ultimate snooker game changer that only costs £17 MEGA OFFER Get £50 in free bets to spend on football when you stake £10 with Betfred World No8 Murphy, himself a former world champion, was knocked out of the tournament by Xiao Guodong in rather brutal fashion. The home favourite came through with a convincing 5-1 win, hitting some huge breaks along the way.
On this occasion, Murphy was simply outclassed but instead of showcasing his frustrations, he did something totally different. As Xiao posted century after century, Murphy could be seen APPLAUDING his opponent's shots. Most read in Snooker ROCKET PLAN Ronnie O'Sullivan launches 'perfect' new side hustle after retirement hints CHALKED OFF Stephen Hendry reveals ult.
