Century breaks in snooker are considered to be the highest level of skill. A century break can be defined as 25 consecutive balls that the player is able pot at least 100 point. The maximum break is of 147. However, many players have reported higher break.
Alex Higgins is considered one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of snooker. Higgins started as an amateur in Northern Ireland but made a mark in the world. After winning the World Doubles Championship in 1984 and the UK Championship in 1983, he was awarded an MBE for services to the sport. His matches became legendary and were televised.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best snooker player. Ronnie O'Sullivan has not only the most centuries, but also the most ranking title. He holds the record for the most career centuries and the fastest maximum break. He is the only snooker player to have won more Triple Crowns. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the only player that deserves to be at the top of the snooker world.
A century break, in snooker means that a player can score at least 100 points during a single match. The maximum break is 147 and is the highest a professional tournament player can score. It is an important part of any tournament.
Two players have reached the century mark in the 2021-22 season. Daniel Wells and Ding Junhui both reached a century in one match. Both of them went on win the World title.
Stephen Hendry is an amateur snooker champion. He won the UK Championship at the age of 15 and was ranked the youngest amateur champion in the world. He is now retired after he has collected 36 ranked titles.
Steve Davis was one among the most prominent snooker players during the 1980s, 1990s. During his heyday, he held the World Championship for fifteen straight years. He held the number 1 rank for seven years before he retired.
Stacey Hillyard has the record for having played the most centuries in a single match. She has won five professional tournaments. This includes a match against Kyren Wilkinson, which saw her break for 114.
Other notable names on the list include Joe Davis, Willie Thorne, Barry Hawkins, Mark Rowing, Lynette Horsburgh, Dennis Taylor, and Ray Reardon. Michael White (Graeme Dott), Jimmy White, Anthony Hamilton and Neil Robertson are some of the snooker experts who have accumulated more 500 breaks in their careers.
Many other players have collected a total 100 centuries in their snooker lives. The above-mentioned list is regularly updated to include players that have passed the 80 mark. Players who are tied in most centuries will have their records sorted by most centuries from previous seasons.