The tournament concluded with a dominant performance by Ronnie O’Sullivan, who defeated Scotland's Graeme Dott in the final. Prize Money Ronnie O’Sullivan (ENG) 18 £250,000 Runner-up Graeme Dott (SCO) Semi-finalists Stephen Hendry , Matthew Stevens Quarter-finalists Joe Perry , David Gray, Anthony Hamilton, Ian McCulloch Key Tournament Highlights
: In the semi-finals, O'Sullivan delivered a crushing 17–4 defeat to Stephen Hendry . This set a new record for the largest margin of victory in a World Championship semi-final, surpassing Hendry's own 1992 record.
The (officially the 2004 Embassy World Snooker Championship) was a landmark event in snooker history, held from April 17 to May 3, 2004 , at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The tournament is best remembered for Ronnie O’Sullivan capturing his second world title, solidifying his status as one of the sport's all-time greats while being mentored by six-time champion Ray Reardon. Final Standings and Prize Money World Championship Snooker 2004
: The 2004 event saw the Crucible debuts of Stephen Maguire and Ryan Day .
: Mark Williams entered as the defending champion but was eliminated in the second round, losing 11–13 to Joe Perry. Notable Records and Debuts The tournament concluded with a dominant performance by
The 2004 championship remains a significant chapter in the World Snooker Tour , representing the peak of the "modern era" where O'Sullivan began his ascent to matching Stephen Hendry's then-record of seven world titles.
The Rocket Ascends: Ronnie O’Sullivan’s 2004 World Championship Triumph The (officially the 2004 Embassy World Snooker Championship)
: O'Sullivan became only the fourth player to win the World title more than once at the Crucible Theatre.