September 27th 2024.
Judd Trump has accomplished a tremendous feat on the snooker table. He has joined the ranks of the elite few who have made 1,000 professional centuries in their career. Only two other players, Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins, have reached this milestone in the history of the sport. At just 35 years old, Trump is the youngest to achieve this remarkable record.
The World No.1 achieved this historic feat during his quarter-final match against Mark Allen at the British Open. It was in the second frame when Trump received a standing ovation from the crowd as he potted the pink to bring up his century. This was a momentous occasion and the audience was in awe of his impressive accomplishment.
Trump's journey towards this milestone began back in November 2005 when he made his first century. He now joins the likes of O'Sullivan and Higgins in this exclusive club of snooker greats. Neil Robertson is the closest to reaching this record with 951 centuries, followed by Mark Selby with 839. However, it was Trump and Higgins who were in a close race to see who would reach 1,000 first. Ultimately, it was Higgins who got there first, but only by a small margin. Just last week, he reached the tally in a defeat to Mark Allen at the English Open.
At the time of his achievement, Higgins expressed his pride and happiness. He stated, "It's a good achievement. I've been playing this game for so long, and to reach this milestone is truly remarkable. I am proud of what I have accomplished." He also added that he had a 14-year head start on Trump, making it all the more impressive that Trump caught up so quickly.
The snooker community was buzzing with excitement as Trump's 1,000th century was celebrated on social media. It was a moment that fans had been eagerly waiting for, and it finally came on September 27, 2024. Even though he came in second to O'Sullivan, Higgins acknowledged that he was honored to be in the same company as the legendary player. He praised O'Sullivan, saying, "It is good to be second to Ronnie O'Sullivan, the best ever. Judd will obviously go on and probably eclipse Ronnie's century record."
O'Sullivan, who has now reached a staggering 1,272 professional tons, achieved his 1,000th century in 2019. He did so in the final of the Players Championship against Robertson in Preston. Reflecting on this moment, O'Sullivan said, "I just played really, really well. I played well all week, but I played brilliantly today and to cap it off with 1,000 centuries is great." He then humbly added that snooker and potting balls have been his passion since he was a young child, and he loves the game.
In conclusion, Judd Trump has made history on the snooker table by joining the elite club of players who have made 1,000 professional centuries. At just 35 years old, he is the youngest to achieve this remarkable feat. His journey towards this milestone has been filled with dedication, hard work, and a love for the game. Trump's achievement is a testament to his talent and serves as an inspiration to future generations of snooker players.
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