After defeating Tom Ford in the second round of the World Snooker Championship, Judd Trump has secured his spot in the quarter-finals. The 2019 champion had a comfortable lead of 11-5 going into the final session and eventually won 13-7. In the next round, he will face either Jak Jones or Si Jiahui.
Despite scoring his 979th career century and finishing with a break of 84, Trump described his performance as “average.” He struggled with the playing conditions on the Crucible table, feeling that it felt heavy. Despite this, he managed to stay patient and not be too hard on himself throughout the match.
Looking back on his performance, Trump emphasized the importance of taking a 6-2 lead in the first session and how that set the tone for the rest of the match. He felt confident once he established a lead and was able to capitalize on it. He also acknowledged the importance of staying focused and not letting go of the lead once he had it.
