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Page Makes Snooker History with Double Maximum Break in World Championship Qualifier
Welsh snooker prodigy Jackson Page has etched his name into the sport’s record books by achieving two maximum 147 breaks in a single World Championship qualifying match against Allan Taylor. The 23-year-old cueist, who had never previously recorded a 147 in his professional career, accomplished the extraordinary feat on Monday, marking an unprecedented moment in snooker history.
Unprecedented Achievement and Lucrative Prize
This remarkable performance marks the first instance of a player compiling two maximum breaks in the same match at any officially recognized snooker tournament. Page is set to secure a substantial £147,000 windfall for his pair of maximum breaks in this prestigious championship. This sum could potentially increase to £172,000, factoring in a £10,000 bonus for a 147 during World Championship qualifiers and a possible £15,000 award for the highest break across the entire tournament. He is assured of sharing at least a portion of the latter bonus.
Dominant Display on the Green Baize
Page’s initial maximum break occurred in the eighth frame of the best-of-19 frame encounter. Demonstrating exceptional skill and control, he established a commanding 10-2 lead over Taylor and is now well-positioned to advance to the final qualifying round, assuming he concludes the match successfully.
Crucible Qualification in Sight
Should he successfully navigate this qualifying match and secure a place in the first round at The Crucible Theatre, it would represent Page’s third appearance at the World Championship. In the prior year’s competition, he experienced a heavy 10-1 defeat against Ronnie O’Sullivan in the opening round. His most notable performance at the championship to date was in 2022, where he achieved a victory over Barry Hawkins, before succumbing to a loss in the last-16 against fellow Welshman and mentor Mark Williams.
Final Qualifying Hurdle
A victory over Taylor will grant Page a final qualifying round match, where he is slated to face either Joe O’Connor or Iulian Boiko for a coveted spot at the Crucible.
Maximum Breaks in Snooker History
Excluding qualifying rounds, a mere 14 maximum breaks have been recorded in the history of the World Championship. Last year, Noppon Saengkham from Thailand received the £15,000 prize for the tournament’s highest break after being the sole player to achieve a 147, which he accomplished during the qualifying stage. Page’s two maximum breaks are noted as the 14th and 15th of the current 2024-25 season, making it the most prolific season for 147 breaks in snooker’s history.
Road to the Crucible
The top 16 ranked snooker players have already secured their berths in the World Championship, scheduled to take place in Sheffield from April 19th to May 5th. An additional 16 players are vying for a chance to compete on snooker’s grandest stage through the ongoing qualifying competition, with Page among those still in contention.
Championship Tradition
As per established tradition, reigning World Champion Kyren Wilson is set to inaugurate the tournament on its opening day. Each seeded player will be paired against a competitor who has progressed through the qualifying rounds.