Trivia

From 1 December 2015 his ranking is 8.

Reached his first ranking final and won his first ranking title at the 2012 Australian Goldfields Open.

Made 191 century breaks during his career.

Achieved his highest break of 147 twice in his career.

In January 2009 welcomed his first child, a son named Harrison with his wife Tara.

Has played in the televised stages of every World Championship since he made his Crucible Theatre debut in 2006.

During the 2013 World Championship surprised many by defeating opponents including world number 1 Mark Selby and top Chinese player Ding Junhui to reach the final, which he lost to defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan.

Became a professional snooker player in 1996.

On 12 February 2017 won his 3rd ranking title at the Grand Prix in Preston.

His mentor is Terry Griffiths.

Runner-up at the 2022 European Masters. He lost to Kyren Wilson 3-9 in the final.