NEIL ROBERTSON hit another huge snooker landmark on Tuesday – in front of a one-man audience.
The 43-year-old took on Umut Dikme in qualification for the International Championship at Pond’s Forge in Sheffield.
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And while leading 4-1 in the sixth frame, he achieved the 1000th century of his career.
After potting the final ball to confirm a score of 126 in the frame, Robertson walked back to his chair and raised his arms in front of the only spectator in the room.
The Australian became just the fourth player to reach the 1,000 century mark.
Judd Trump, John Higgins and Ronnie O’Sullivan have also achieved the feat.
Reflecting on the huge moment, he said: “It’s a wonderful milestone, as it takes an incredibly long time to do.
“It takes decades to do.”
The landmark is the latest in a long list of achievements for ex-world champion Robertson.
He was recently handed the Order of Australia award for his services to snooker.
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Speaking earlier this year, Robertson said: “Well to receive the award, you have to do something really special.
“What was quite surprising was, I think I must’ve been the youngest person receiving the award out of everyone there.
“So that was really special, to receive it and be around so many people that have achieved special things in their lives… it was very inspiring to see.
“It has to rank right up there [among his top achievements] because for me to get this award, I have to achieve everything in my career first. Without all those achievements, I wouldn’t be able to get it.”
Robertson went on to beat Dikme 6-1 in Sheffield.
