Luke Simmonds
- January 6, 2024
- Snooker Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Luke Simmonds |
Occupation | Snooker Player |
Date Of Birth | Dec 7, 1979(1979-12-07) |
Age | 45 |
Birthplace | Cornwall |
Country | United Kingdom |
Birth City | England |
Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Luke Simmonds Biography
Name | Luke Simmonds |
Birthday | Dec 7 |
Birth Year | 1979 |
Place Of Birth | Cornwall |
Home Town | England |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Luke Simmonds is one of the most popular and richest Snooker Player who was born on December 7, 1979 in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Luke Simmonds, born 7 December 1979, is an English professional snooker player.
Simmonds, back in amateur ranks, found again success, including reaching the second final at Event 3 on the 2003 Challenge Tour. He was defeated by Michael Rhodes 6-5. However, this was enough for Simmonds to be able to return to the main tour in 2003/2004.
After a three-year break, Simmonds entered several Pontin’s International Open Series events in the 2007/2008 season; he reached the last 16 at Event 2, but lost there 2–4 to Andrew Pagett.
He entered Q-School in 2011 and 2015 attempting to regain a place on the tour, and as a result of his performances in 2015, where he lost his final match in Event Two 4–3to Paul Davison, he was allowed to participate as a wildcard entry in several ranking tournaments in the 2015/2016 season. However, Simmonds did not win a match; he lost 1–5 to Michael Leslie in the Shanghai Masters, 0–6 to Ali Carter in the International Championship, and 2–5 to Barry Hawkins in the German Masters, and led Robbie Williams 3–0 in the Welsh Open before succumbing 3–4.
Simmonds lost in the fifth round of pre-qualifying rounds after his 1999 return to the 2000 World Championship. He played on the Challenge Tour in 2000/2001. He reached the semi-finals of Event 1 (where he lost 1-5) and the quarter-finals of Event 3 (where Kurt Maflin defeated him 5-3), before reaching his first career final at Event 4. Simmonds was drawn against Shaun Murphy, a nineteen-year old, but his performances throughout the season were enough to secure a spot on the main tour.
Luke Simmonds Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Snooker Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Luke Simmonds is one of the richest Snooker Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luke Simmonds 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a novice to snooker when he first tried it in 1997/1998. He entered three tournaments in Benson & Hedges Championship and won his first match 5-0 against Rajan Singh. He lost the next round to Philip Seaton in 1-5. He lost in the first round of Event 1 of the UK Tour’s 1998 season. Then he qualified for the World Championship. After that, he took a year-long break from snooker.
Simmonds defeated Robert Murphy 11-2 in the final to win the 1998 World Under-21 Championships in Malta. Ryan Day 11-10 was the winner to become the World Amateur champion that same year.
Simmonds began that season ranked 126th, but it heralded no more success than his first. He reached the last 80 in three tournaments – the 2004 Welsh Open, where he lost 4–5 to Patrick Wallace, the Irish Masters, where Andy Hicks defeated him 5–1, and the Players Championship, where he was whitewashed 5–0 by Murphy – but, after a 5–10 loss to Ian Preece in World Championship qualifying, he was ranked 94th at the season’s conclusion. Although he had broken into the top 100 for the first time, he was again relegated from the main tour.
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Facts & Trivia
Luke Ranked on the list of most popular Snooker Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Luke Simmonds celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.
Top Facts about Luke Simmonds
- Luke Simmonds was born on August 12, 1977.
- He turned professional in 1996 and retired in 2003.
- His highest world ranking was #63 in the 1999/2000 season.
- Simmonds reached the last-32 stage of three ranking events.
- He won a total of £40,000 in prize money during his career.
- Simmonds’ highest break was a 142 clearance at the Scottish Open qualifiers.
- He played for England at amateur level before turning pro.
- Simmonds is now a snooker coach based in Sheffield, UK.
- He has coached several top players including Kyren Wilson and Mark Allen.
- In recent years, he has also worked as a commentator for Eurosport’s snooker coverage.