Judd Trump has moved another step closer to a dizzying £100,000 prize and potential world record at the World Snooker Championship following Tuesday's play.
The 35-year-old scored two centuries during his first-round match against Zhou Yuelong at the Crucible.
These impressive breaks have edged Trump closer to the World Snooker Tour bonus offered to any player who achieves 100 centuries in a single season.
Trump started brilliantly in the opening session against Zhou, winning the first two frames.
Judd Trump has moved another step closer to a tantalising £100,000 prize and potential world record at the World Snooker Championship
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His second frame featured an impressive break of 113, taking his season tally to 93 centuries.
Trump then added a second century three frames later with a break of 117.
This pushed his total for the season to 94 centuries, showcasing his exceptional form, with his fluid potting and positional play on full display during these impressive breaks.
Trump now needs just six more centuries to reach the milestone of 100 and claim the £100,000 bonus prize.
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He is one of only two players to have ever achieved this remarkable feat in their career.
Should Trump reach 100 centuries, he would also have the opportunity to break Neil Robertson's world record.
The Australian cueist holds the current record with 103 centuries scored in the 2013/14 season.
Trump must remain in the tournament long enough to have sufficient opportunities to make these additional breaks.
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The 35-year-old's only other time achieving the century of centuries milestone came in the 2019/20 season, when he scored 102 centuries.
This puts him in elite company, with only Robertson having matched this extraordinary level of consistency.
Trump has already secured one Triple Crown event this season after winning the UK Championship.
He is now aiming to add a second major title to his collection this year.
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The World Championship would be a fitting stage for Trump to reach both the century milestone and potentially break Robertson's record.
Trump has made it to three Crucible finals in his career, winning one and losing two.
His most recent final appearance came in 2022.
Judd Trump will resume his match with Zhou Yuelong on Wednesday
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The snooker season concludes when the World Championship ends, giving Trump a limited window to achieve his century target.
Meanwhile, Trump will resume his match against Yuelong on Wednesday.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is also in action, with the snooker icon holding a narrow lead over nemesis Ali Carter.
