- Was a world semi-finalist in 1992, 1993 and 2016.
- Was ranked in the Top 16 from 1990 to 2006, dropping out after an unsuccessful 2005-2006 season.
- Made his highest break of 143 in 1994 during the World Snooker Championship.
- Became a professional snooker player in 1990.
- As of 1 December 2015 his ranking is 23.
- Has reached the semi-finals of the World Championship twice in his career.
- Won the 1994 Masters, ending Stephen Hendry's five-year, 23 match unbeaten streak at the tournament with a 9-8 victory in the final.
- Has made 195 century breaks.
- Has won two ranking events, the 1994 Dubai Classic and the 1996 Thailand Open.
- His highest ranking was 6th in 1993-1994 and 1996-1997.
- After his retirement from the sport, became a commentator and analyzer.
- Announced his retirement on 9 April 2021 after losing 6-3 to Bai Langning in the second qualifying round of the 2021 World Snooker Championship.
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