Peter Ebdon - Profile
Name : Peter Ebdon
Nationality : English
Date of Birth : 27 August 1970
Born in : Kettering, Northamptonshire, England (and lived in Islington, North London till he was 18)
Year Turned Pro : 1991
Currently Lives : Dubai
Highest World Ranking : 3
Current World Ranking : 14
Nickname/s :Ebbo
The Ebdonator
The Force
Psycho
The Don, Peter Eggdon
Last 5 Seasons : 6-7-7-8-7
Ranking Tournament Victories : 8 in total
Grand Prix 1993
Thailand Open 1997
British Open 2000
Scottish Open 2001
World Championship 2002
Irish Masters 2004
Maplin UK Championship 2007
Bank of Beijing China Open 2009 (beating John Higgins 10-8)
Non Ranking Tournament Victories : 3 in total
Career Prize Money Won (up to start of 2008/09 season) : £2,715,170
Last Seasons Total Prize Money Won : £78,375
Highest Tournament Break : 147 (achieved at Strachan Professional 1992 & UK Championship 1992)
First Career Highlight :
Ebdon made his first impact by beating Steve Davis 10-4 in the first round of the 1992 World Championship, the same championship that he went on to the quarter finals only to lose 13-7 to Terry Griffiths.
Most recent season review : 2007/08 Season
Even though Ebdon reached the quarter finals of three ranking events last season he did not progress any further and was unable to add to his tournament victory list.
At the Royal London Watches Grand Prix Ebdon was beaten by Shaun Murphy.
Ebdon also lost to Murphy in the Northern Ireland Trophy in the quarters.
Ebdon has a good past record in the 888.com World Snooker Championship and started his tournament well with a 10-9victory over Jamie Cope. Ebdon then beat Mark King 13-9 before loosing to Ali Carter also 13-9.
Other Peter Ebdon Hobbies/Facts :
Passionate about music, Ebdon has sung in two pop singles and also played the Oboe at school.
In 1996 Ebdon recorded a version of the Peter Cassidy song I am a Clown, however this was not well received by the Video Critics on The Chart Show.
Ebdon studied Latin and Greek at school.
Ebdon moved to Dubai with his family in 2005, Ebdon believes it is a “much safer environment for the children to grow up in.”
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