- Was the surprise winner of the 2004 European Open.
- Has been a professional snooker player since 1998.
- Has 310 century breaks.
- First served notice of his true potential by knocking out Stephen Lee in the first round of the UK Championship in 2002.
- Achieved his highest break of 147 twice in his career.
- Is the only snooker player who does not have to wear a bow tie in professional snooker matches due to medical problems, for which he has a doctor's letter.
- From 1 December 2015 his ranking is 15.
- His intro song is 'Here I Go Again' by Whitesnake.
- Has a rivalry with Shaun Murphy.
- Sparring partner to Alan McManus.
- Winner of the 2000 World Amateur Championship.
- Winner of the 2014 Six-red World Championship beating Ricky Walden 8-7 in the final.
- Winner of the 2014 Lisbon Open beating Matthew Selt 4-2 in the final.
- With John Higgins was runner-up's at the 2015 World Cup.
- Winner of the 2013 Welsh Open beating Stuart Bingham 9-8.
- Winner of the 2020 Tour Championship defeating Mark Allen 10-6 in the final.
- Winner of the 2003 Merseyside Professional Championship beating Mark Davis 5-1 in the final.
- Runner-up at the 2002 Merseyside Professional Championship losing 5-2 to Mark Davis in the final.
- Runner-up at the 2012 German Masters losing 9-7 to Ronnie O'Sullivan.
- Winner of the 2019 Six-red World Championship beating John Higgins 8-6 in the final.
- Runner up at the 2007 UK Championship losing 10-2 to Ronnie O'Sullivan.
- Runner up at the 2004 British Open losing 9-6 to John Higgins.
- Winner of the 2012 FFB Snooker Open beating Joe Perry 4-2 in the final.
- Winner of the 2008 China Open beating his rival Shaun Murphy 10-9 in the final.
- With John Higgins won the 2019 World Cup.
- Runner-up at the 2011 Welsh Open losing 0-6 to John Higgins.
- Winner of the 2007 Northern Ireland Trophy beating Fergal O'Brien 9-5 in the final.
- Runner-up at the 2017 Riga Masters losing 5-2 to Ryan Day.
- Runner-up at the 2012 China Open losing 10-9 to Peter Ebdon.
- Runner-up at the 2019 UK Championship losing 10-6 to Ding Junhui.
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