Snooker news - Neil Robertson hits 700th century during Welsh Open second-round match
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Updated 13/02/2020 at 09:40 GMT
Neil Robertson became only the fourth player to reach 700 century breaks during his second-round win over Mark Joyce at the Welsh Open.
Neil Robertson of Australia reacts during the 1st round match against Jamie Rhys Clarke of Wales on day two of the 2020 ManBetX Welsh Open at the Motorpoint Arena on February 11, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
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The world No 2 started the match with an impressive 135 to join an elite club.
Only Ronnie O'Sullivan (1,040), John Higgins (782) and Stephen Hendry (775) have made more century breaks than Robertson.
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The moment Neil Robertson became the fourth player in history to make 700 career century breaks
Judd Trump (687) could soon reach the 700 mark while Mark Selby (619) also has it in his sights.
Robertson looked as though he was going to cruise to victory against Joyce as he followed up his opening 136 break by winning the second frame 81-0.
But Joyce got on the board with a break of 55 in the third frame and then levelled at 2-2.
It looked as though Joyce was set to move ahead as he got to the table in the fifth frame after Robertson pulled out of a shot following a noise in the crowd.
But Joyce couldn’t convert as he missed a black into the corner and Robertson returned to take a 3-2 lead.
Joyce started positively in the next frame as he opened up a 44-1 lead. However, Robertson battled back and won the frame to set up a third-round clash against Noppon Saengkham.
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