Judd Trump suffered a quarter-final defeat at the British Open in Cheltenham despite achieving a milestone century break. The world number one made his 1,000th century break during the match against Mark Allen but ultimately lost 5-3.
Joining Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins as the only players to reach this career landmark, Trump scored 102 to level the match at 1-1. However, Allen took control of the game by establishing a 4-1 lead with breaks of 70, 77, and 104. Although Trump fought back with scores of 92 and 58, Allen sealed the victory with a decisive 72 in the eighth frame.
Mark Allen, who recently made a 147 maximum break, will now face Mark Selby in the semi-finals. Selby, a four-time world champion, continued his winning streak with a 5-4 victory over Gilbert. Despite allowing his opponent to level the score at 4-4 after leading 4-1, Selby secured the win with a crucial score of 50 in the final frame.
In the other semi-final clash, Higgins will compete against world number 99 Oliver Lines. Higgins secured his spot in the semis with a commanding 5-1 win over Elliot Slessor, showcasing breaks of 132 and 102. Meanwhile, Lines clinched a 5-4 victory over Jones, demonstrating skill with scores of 109 and 75 in the last two frames.
The British Open continues to provide thrilling snooker action as top players compete for the prestigious title. Trump’s achievement of 1,000 career centuries adds to the excitement of the tournament, highlighting the incredible skill and talent of snooker’s elite players.