Ford compiles four centuries

Tom Ford became only the second player in the sport’s history to compile four centuries in a best-of-nine-frame match as he reached the second qualifying round of the Welsh Open in Prestatyn last night.

Ford, the world number 74 from Leicester, unleashed his volley of high scoring during a 5-3 victory over Gateshead’s Gary Wilson.

The 21-year-old began with a run of 125 and added a 106 to win the third frame before making it 3-1 with a break of 137.