World Championship Snooker 2004 -

: O'Sullivan became only the fourth player to win the World title more than once at the Crucible Theatre.

: Despite eventually winning 18–8, O'Sullivan initially trailed 0–5 to Graeme Dott in the first session before staging a massive recovery.

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

: The tournament featured a total of 55 century breaks at the main stage. The highest break was a 145 compiled by Joe Perry .