Here’s the latest I can share based on current publicly available summaries:
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Stephen Hendry has largely stepped back from professional competition in recent years, with retirement announcements and irregular comebacks discussed in various outlets. The most recent broad coverage notes his enduring status as a seven-time World Champion and ongoing interest in the sport, though formal return plans have varied over time.[3][4]
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In late 2024 and into 2025, there were ongoing conversations and occasional updates about Hendry’s involvement in snooker beyond competing—primarily as a pundit, commentator, or guest at events—rather than a sustained full-time tour presence.[5][7][3]
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Specific, timely results or a confirmed active tour status would typically appear in snooker-focused outlets or major sports news sites; as of the latest mainstream summaries, there isn’t a clear, verified return to full-time competition announced for 2025 or 2026.[6][9][3]
If you want, I can search for the most recent, freshly published articles from sports news sites or snooker-specific outlets and summarize any newly announced events or status updates. I can also tailor the search to a particular region or language if you prefer.[1][2]