World number one Neil Robertson brought up a record 100 century breaks in a season at the World Championship in Sheffield. The Australian progressed to the semi-finals at the Crucible after reeling off the final five frames in a come-from-behind 13-11 victory over Judd Trump although it was his history-making achievement in the 22nd frame that attracted as much attention. Robertson potted all 15 reds with colours, added the yellow and then the green in a break of 101 to become the first player to reach 100 tons in a single campaign, prompting jubilant celebrations from the 32-year-old.
"It was great that it came at one of the most crucial times of the match," Robertson told www.worldsnooker.com.
"I would rather make the century of centuries here than a 147. I've made a couple of 147s and it's nowhere near the same achievement.
"Nobody will ever achieve 200 centuries - that would be impossible. For me to be the first player to achieve 100 centuries in a single season is a great honour.
"It may raise the bar for break-building - the players might try a bit harder when they're on 70 or 80. Stephen Hendry was the one who always tried to clear up no matter what, and that was the approach that I've taken all season."
Robertson will play Mark Selby in the semi final while the other last four clash is between defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and the man he beat in last years final Barry Hawkins.
