Judd Trump wins £100k bonus with 100th century

Posted : 28 April 2025

Judd Trump’s financial fortunes received a major boost as the world number one pocketed an extra £100,000, thanks to his 100th century break of the 2024/25 season. Trump achieved this landmark during the 15th frame of his second-round match against Shaun Murphy at the World Championship, securing the World Snooker Tour (WST) bonus set aside for such an accomplishment.

The World Snooker Tour had announced at the beginning of the season that a £100,000 prize would be awarded to any player who managed 100 centuries over the campaign. It was a tough but achievable goal, considering Neil Robertson and Trump himself had previously reached that milestone during the 2013/14 and 2019/20 seasons respectively. Trump got off to a flying start, notably recording five centuries en route to winning the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in September.

Maintaining a blistering pace throughout the early months, Trump quickly separated himself from the rest of the field in the race for the bonus. His dominance was further underlined when he captured his fifth Triple Crown title by winning the UK Championship in November, a campaign that included an impressive 11 centuries. Speaking to TNT Sports, Trump made it clear that clinching the bonus was firmly on his radar as the season entered its crucial stages.

By the time the World Grand Prix concluded, Trump had racked up seven more centuries, reaching 86 tons with only a handful of tournaments left. His march towards the milestone continued with six centuries during his run to the final of the Players Championship, bringing him tantalizingly close to his goal. However, a disappointing performance at the Tour Championship, where he managed just one century before an early exit, temporarily stalled his progress.

Determined not to let the opportunity slip, Trump responded emphatically at the Crucible. In his opening match against Zhou Yuelong, he produced five centuries to move his season tally to 98, reigniting hopes of sealing the bonus quickly. After the match, Trump told TNT Sports that achieving the bonus early would relieve pressure, allowing him to fully concentrate on his ultimate aim of winning the World Championship.

Acknowledging how close he was, Trump admitted the milestone was on his mind. “I would be lying if I said it wasn’t,” he said. “It would be great to get it done early, rather than dragging it out and risking distractions that could impact my overall performance.” Trump emphasized the importance of staying focused and not getting caught up in chasing individual records at the expense of his main tournament ambitions.

The pivotal moments arrived against Murphy. Trump compiled his 99th century in the 14th frame before securing the all-important 100th in the very next frame, delivering a brilliant display of snooker. In doing so, he not only delighted fans at the Crucible but also ensured a hefty boost to his earnings — and likely, a very happy bank manager back home.

Judd Trump wins £100k bonus with 100th century

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