In the snooker world, century breaks are regarded as the highest skill level. A century break is defined as a period of 25 consecutive balls where the player is able to pot at least 100 points. The maximum break is of 147. However, some players have been known to achieve even higher breaks.
Alex Higgins is considered one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of snooker. He started out as an amateur in Northern Ireland and made his mark on the world of snooker. 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 famous 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 records for the most career century and maximum break. There is no other snooker player who has won more Triple Crowns. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the player you should be looking for.
In snooker, a century break is when a player pots at least 100 points in a single match. The professional tournament player's maximum break is 147. This is an important event in any tournament.
In the 2021-22 year, two players broke the century barrier. Ding Junhui and Daniel Wells have both made a century in a single match. Both went on to win their respective World titles.
Stephen Hendry is the most accomplished amateur snooker players of all time. He was 15 when he won his first UK Championship. At age 15, he was the youngest amateur champion. He retired today after compiling 36 ranked titles.
Steve Davis was a dominant player in snooker during the 1980s & 1990s. He held the World Championship title for 15 consecutive years during his peak. In fact, he was the number-one rank for seven seasons prior to his retirement.
Stacey Hillyard is another snooker legend who holds the record for the most centuries in a single match. She has won five professional tournaments. This includes a match against Kyren White with a break of 114.
Joe Davis, Willie Thorne and Barry Hawkins are some of the other notable names on this list. Lynette Horsburgh and Dennis Taylor are also included. Michael White is one of many snooker professionals to have compiled a total of over 500 breaks. Jimmy White and Anthony Hamilton are others.
Other than these players, many others have amassed a total of 100 centuries throughout their snooker playing careers. This list is constantly updated throughout the season to include players who reach the threshold of 80. Players who are tied for most centuries will be sorted by most centuries during previous seasons.