Judd Trump breaks all-time snooker record that stood for 11 years
Judd Trump has surpassed Neil Robertson's record for the most century breaks in a single snooker season.
The world number one wrapped up his 104th ton of the campaign against Luca Brecel on Wednesday evening.
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Trump had headed into the final session of their quarter-final needing two more centuries to break the record.
He wasted no time in doing so by beginning the session with a 115 break before following it up with a 116.
In doing so, he surpasses the previous record of 103 set by Robertson during the 2013/14 season.
It also established control of the match, which had resumed at 8-8 following the afternoon session.
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Trump had built an early lead on Tuesday with two centuries during the opening eight frames to lead 5-3.
However, Brecel mounted a fightback to level the quarter-final heading into the final session.
The Ace in the Pack's pair of centuries left him just three frames from a place in the last four, though.
Trump had already made nine centuries at this year's World Snooker Championship, helping him scoop a £100,000 bonus in the process.
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He secured the added prize money by becoming the first player to make 100 tons during the current season.
Meanwhile, the 35-year-old is also closing in on yet another record at the Crucible.
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Another five century breaks would equal the most during a single World Snooker Championship.
Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams currently share the honour on 16, which they achieved in 2002 and 2022, respectively.
Trump's heroics against Brecel have seen him move onto 1,084 career centuries.
His tally remains second only to Ronnie O'Sullivan, who is also now in semi-final action.
The Rocket ended the opening session against Si Jiahui with 1,289 tons across his illustrious career.
Trump, meanwhile, kept his foot down after his record-breaking centuries.
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The 2019 world champion extended his frame-winning streak to six to secure a 13-8 victory over Brecel.
His triumph sets up a semi-final showdown with Mark Williams on Thursday after the Welshman beat John Higgins 13-12 earlier in the day.
Speaking after being eliminated by Trump, Brecel labelled his opponent as 'the best player' in recent years.
He said: "He [Trump] is incredible. He’s so difficult to play against. Anyone in the draw I would have fancied beating but he’s just a different level.
"When I got my chances I took them well, I played a couple of bad shots and against him it will cost you. He’s just the best."
Brecel added: "Just his all-around game, I think, you have many players who can score unbelievably, but he backs it up with great safety and great long-potting.
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"That’s incredibly difficult and that’s the reason he’s number one.
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"I think he’s been the best player for maybe the last five years, so it’s no surprise. He actually always plays like a number one.
"I think some years, maybe the number one wasn’t as good as him. I think he’s probably the best number one that’s ever been."
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