Stephen Hendry beat Jimmy White 18-17 in the 1994 final, one of the greatest matches in World Championship historyJimmy White says he needs to beat Stephen Hendry "big time" when the two old rivals face off in Monday's World Championship qualifier. The two snooker legends were paired together in the draw, with Hendry making a comeback after last playing in this event nine years ago. White says he is battling for his tour future against the man who beat him in four previous finals in the 1990s. "It is what it is, I'm fighting to stay on tour," White told BBC Scotland. White likens the match to tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, or boxing's Marvin Haggler and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Source: BBC April 05, 2021 08:48 UTC