Jackson Page has made history by becoming the first snooker player to record two 147 breaks in the same match, a remarkable achievement that took place during his 10-2 victory over Allan Taylor in the third round of World Championship qualifying in Sheffield on Monday. The 23-year-old from Ebbw Vale, who had never before made a competitive maximum, stunned both fans and players alike by accomplishing this feat in the eighth and 12th frames of the match.
Page’s achievement is particularly significant due to the £147,000 bonus he earned for compiling two 147 breaks in a single match. This reward is part of a prize fund available for any player who manages to make two 147 breaks across the three “triple crown” events and the Saudi Arabian Masters during the season. Additionally, Page stands to win a further £15,000 if he holds on to the tournament’s high break prize, which could make his record-breaking performance even more lucrative.
Reflecting on his feat, Page admitted that it was a great feeling to have recorded both his first and second 147 breaks during the match, although he clarified that it felt routine by the end. He explained that while he had made several maximum breaks in practice at his local club, achieving one during a competitive match had always seemed like a rare event. “I never ever go for them in a match,” Page confessed, “but after the first one planted itself I had to go for the second one. I never usually do that but I did today and it paid off.”
His first maximum break came in the eighth frame, when Page was leading 8-1, and after a brief overnight break, he returned on Monday and remarkably repeated the feat in the 12th frame, sealing a dominant 10-2 win over Taylor. This stunning performance has brought Page one match away from a place in the Crucible, the iconic venue for the World Snooker Championship, which he will aim to secure in his next match.
Elsewhere in the World Championship qualifying tournament, former champion Stuart Bingham suffered a 10-6 defeat to Michael Holt, meaning Holt will face China’s Zhengyi Fan in the penultimate round for a coveted spot in the Crucible draw. In other matches, Jimmy Robertson narrowly defeated 18-year-old Stan Moody 10-9, while Matthew Selt eased past Anthony Hamilton with a 10-3 victory.
Page’s double 147 performance has added another exciting chapter to his career and serves as a testament to his growing potential in the sport. As he looks ahead to the next round of World Championship qualifying, the young Welshman will no doubt feel a surge of confidence from his historic achievement. The snooker world will be watching closely as he aims to take the next step toward making his debut at the Crucible, a milestone that could be within his reach if he continues to perform at the level he demonstrated against Allan Taylor.
This sensational accomplishment by Page not only highlights his individual talent but also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of snooker, where players are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the sport. As the tournament progresses, it will be fascinating to see if Page can build on this momentum and make an even bigger impact in the world of snooker.
