Mark Allen paid tribute to Judd Trump after beating the world No.1 in the quarter-finals of the British Open. Allen, 38, appeared to be cruising into the final four as he led 4-1, but then had to withstand a rally from his opponent before prevailing 5-3.

Judd Trump out of British Open despite making landmark century break - John Higgins will face world number 99 Oliver Lines in the last four.

World number one Judd Trump compiles his 1,000th career century but loses 5-3 to Mark Allen in the quarter-finals of the British Open.

Judd Trump booked his place in the quarter-finals of the British Open with an edgy 4-2 win over Stephen Maguire. The prospect of making his 1000th career century hangs over Trump, and it is beginning to weigh on him judged by the chances he passed up against Maguire.

Judd Trump has backed fellow snooker star Mark Allen in slamming conditions at the British Open. The world No.1 will face Allen in the quarter-final of this year’s event in Cheltenham, but the pair have been left unhappy by the tournament organisers.

THE British Open is underway with some of snooker’s biggest names in action. On day one, Judd Trump overcame Ryan Day 4-2 while Mark Allen beat Aaron Hill 4-1. Stuart Bingham also won his

Judd Trump made his 1,000th career century, but it mattered little as Mark Allen secured a 5-3 win to advance to the semi-finals of the British Open.

World number one Trump became just the third player after Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins to reach the career milestone.

Judd Trump made his 1,000th century break at the British Open in Cheltenham but lost 5-3 to Ireland's Mark Allen in their quarter-final.