This morning, the last quarterfinal match of the Snooker Masters was completed. World number one Judd Trump overcame an unfavorable start of being 1-3 down and turned it around with a streak of five consecutive wins, eliminating his opponent 6-3. In doing so, he not only sent China's top player Ding Junhui to his third consecutive defeat but also surpassed Ronnie O'Sullivan to set a new record. In the upcoming semifinals, Trump will face eight-time champion Kyren Wilson, aiming for a great achievement.
Judd Trump is a member of the post-80s Five Tigers, a world champion, and a Grand Slam winner. He has won eight titles since last season, with unrivaled dominance, maintaining his position at the top of the world rankings. In the 2024/2025 season, Trump won both the Saudi Masters and the UK Championship, proclaiming his ambition to win the four major tournaments in a single season, which has drawn attention.
Ding Junhui made a triumphant return this season, winning the National Championship and ending a five-year title drought. However, he has lost both recent matches against Trump, with little chance of victory. In last night's match, Ding started off strong with a clean 3-1 lead in the first four frames, scoring three breaks of over 70. After the interval, Ding seemed like a different person, while Trump returned to his familiar "cheat code" state, making precise shots and winning five consecutive frames with a single break, achieving three shutouts, and stopping Ding at 6-3 to advance to the semifinals.
After one 6-3 victory, Trump secured a minimum prize of £75,000 and set a remarkable record: his prize money for this season reached £1,295,200, surpassing the £1,266,300 held by "The Rocket" last season. In the semifinals, Trump will face the strongest post-90s player and eight-time ranking event champion Kyren Wilson. This will be their fourth encounter this season, with Trump having one win and two losses previously. Trump has won two of the four major tournaments this season; will his dream of a single-season Grand Slam come true?