John Higgins made history by becoming only the second player to achieve 1,000 career century breaks during a 4-3 defeat to Mark Allen at the English Open. The 49-year-old four-time World Champion joins Ronnie O'Sullivan, who reached the milestone in 2019. Higgins recorded two century breaks of 108 and 105 in the match but ultimately lost in a closely contested final frame. World number one Judd Trump is expected to be the next to reach this landmark, currently sitting at 998 century breaks. Higgins expressed pride in his achievement, emphasizing the significance of his long career in snooker. The match highlighted the competitive landscape, with several other players also performing strongly in the tournament.