Trump Rallies to Defeat Ding Junhui 6-3, Reaches Masters Semi-Finals

Judd Trump produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Ding Junhui 6-3 in their Masters quarter-final, surpassing Ronnie O'Sullivan's record for the most prize money earned in a single season.

Judd Trump, the world number one, produced a stunning comeback to defeat Ding Junhui 6-3 in their Masters quarter-final at Alexandra Palace on Friday afternoon. Trump trailed 3-1 at one point, but he regained his composure and rattled off five consecutive frames to secure victory. This impressive win marked a significant milestone for Trump, as he surpassed Ronnie O'Sullivan's record for the most prize money earned in a single season.

Trump's earnings for the season are now approaching £1.3 million, a testament to his consistent dominance on the snooker circuit. The 33-year-old's remarkable form has been a hallmark of his season, and his performance against Ding Junhui was no exception. Trump was thrilled with his display, saying in his post-match interview with Eurosport: “It's amazing to play like that in front of these fans. Coming out here is the best feeling in the world.”

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Trump's love for competing at Alexandra Palace was evident in his post-match comments. “I am absolutely thrilled to have played to that standard after the interval,” he said. “It's so inspiring to play in this venue.” Trump's victory sets him up for a semi-final showdown at the Masters, where he will look to continue his impressive form and add to his growing prize money tally.

Judd Trump's impressive performance at the Masters quarter-finals included a series of brilliant breaks that effectively shut down Ding Junhui's momentum. Despite Ding establishing a comfortable lead, Trump's dominance limited him to just 39 points in the remaining frames.

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Judd Trump has now earned more prize money in an individual season than any other player, beating Ronnie O'Sullivan's record from 2023/24.

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A pivotal moment in the match arrived in the sixth frame, where Ding, leading 3-2, missed a straightforward red ball into the corner pocket. This mistake proved costly, as Trump seized the opportunity to level the score and propel himself toward victory. Trump's remarkable comeback ultimately led to a 6-3 win over Ding Junhui.

Trump's victory sets him up for a semi-final showdown against either Kyren Wilson or Luca Brecel on Saturday. This highly anticipated match will take place at Alexandra Palace, where Trump will look to continue his impressive form and advance to the final.