Snooker: Hendry says delaying return to avoid embarrassing himself

FILE PHOTO: Snooker - Coral UK Championship - York Barbican - 6/12/14 Pundit Stephen Hendry during the semi finals Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Lee Smith Livepic

(Reuters) - Seven-times world snooker champion Stephen Hendry, who retired in 2012, said he has delayed his return to the professional circuit to avoid embarrassing himself.

The 52-year-old was set to play in a Pro Series tournament in Milton Keynes from Wednesday after accepting a two-year tour card in September.