In the snooker world, century breaks are regarded as the highest skill level. A century break is a period of 25 consecutive balls during which the player is capable to pot at minimum 100 points. The maximum break is of 147. A few players have managed to get even bigger breaks.
Alex Higgins is regarded as one of the most remarkable comeback stories in the history snooker. He began his career as an amateur in Northern Ireland, and he made a name for himself in 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 legendary and were televised.
Ronnie O'Sullivan is the greatest snooker player ever. Ronnie O'Sullivan has not only the most centuries, but also the most ranking title. He holds the record for having the longest career century and fastest maximum break. No other snooker player has 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 refers to a player who pots at most 100 points in a single match. The maximum break is 147 and is the highest a professional tournament player can score. It is a crucial event in any tournament.
In the 2021-22 season, there are two players who have broken the century break mark. Daniel Wells, Ding Junhui, and Ding Junhui have each reached the century mark in one match. Both went on to win their respective World titles.
Stephen Hendry is the greatest amateur snooker player. He won the UK Championship in his 15th year and was ranked world's youngest amateur champion. He retired today, having accumulated 36 ranked title.
Steve Davis was one the greatest snooker players in the 1980s and 1990s. He held the World Championship title for 15 consecutive years during his peak. He held the number 1 rank for seven years before he retired.
Stacey Hillyard is another snooker legend. She holds the record in single matches for the most centuries. She has won five professional tournaments, and she achieved the most centuries in a single season in 1994. This includes a match against Kyren White with a break of 114.
Joe Davis and Willie Thorne are among the notable names on the list. Michael White is one of many snooker professionals to have compiled a total of over 500 breaks. Jimmy White and Anthony Hamilton are others.
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 by the most centuries won't be sorted.