Overview
- Ken Doherty announced on Wednesday that he will retire from snooker’s main professional tour and stop contesting the regular tour calendar.
- He told the Irish Independent that falling ability, tougher young competitors and a slip in the world rankings influenced his decision.
- Doherty said he will continue to play on the seniors circuit and will remain active as a television commentator and exhibitor.
- The 56-year-old former world champion turned professional in 1990, won six ranking titles and famously beat Stephen Hendry to win the 1997 World Championship.
- Doherty had an Invitational Tour Card granted in 2024 and had hoped to mark the 30th anniversary of his Crucible win in 2027 but said he no longer believes he can do so, leaving a continued public role in exhibitions and media as the most likely next step.