‘Some people don’t see it’ – Stephen Hendry opens up on health condition that forced him into snooker retirement
‘Some people don’t see it’ – Stephen Hendry opens up on health condition that forced him into snooker retirement
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STEPHEN HENDRY has opened up on the wrist condition that caused him to retire from snooker. The Scottish snooker icon, 56, hung up his cue last summer after turning down a two-year tour card. This was the second time Hendry had call it quits, initially retiring in 2012 before returning in 2020. The seven-time world champion struggled to achieve big results upon his return, calling it a day amid frustration with his performances.
![[Stephen Hendry of Scotland during a snooker match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/stephen-hendry-scotland-reacts-quarter-941270814.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Opening up on his snooker exit, he said: "Let's be honest, I wasn't pulling up any trees, was I?. "I was a little bit surprised with how good the standard was, but I've just got so many other work commitments, I won't be able to dedicate enough time to practising. "I know the game inside out, I still know all the shots, but unfortunately the body is not performing like my brain wants it to.". Hendry then opened up on suffering with "the yips".
![[Stephen Hendry at the UK Championship Snooker Championship.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/stephen-hendry-mbe-barbican-day-953153463.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The yips involves involuntary muscle spasms and can affect players in other sports including darts and golf. Hendry added: "If I didn’t have the yips and I could play, I would still play. SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY. "I can’t go through the ball properly and I can’t wait at the back. "There are certain shots I know I can’t pot and they can be the easiest pots in the world or easy positional shots. I hate it.
