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Judd Trump Wins Second UK Championship Title

Posted : 02 December 2024

Judd Trump secured his second UK Championship title with a 10-8 win over Barry Hawkins in a thrilling final at the Barbican in York. This victory brought Trump’s total to 30 ranking titles, placing him behind only Ronnie O'Sullivan, Stephen Hendry, and John Higgins in terms of ranking title wins. The final was a tense affair, with Hawkins mounting a strong comeback, reducing a 9-6 deficit to 9-8, and nearly forcing a decider in a dramatic 18th frame.

 

Trump admitted the match was incredibly challenging, especially given Hawkins’ resilience after a tough semi-final. Reflecting on the tension during the match’s final stages, Trump confessed to feeling a sense of dread as Hawkins closed the gap. "Every shot I was snookered, and I was thinking, 'this could be the worst loss of all time,'" Trump said, expressing his relief at clinching victory in the end.

 

This victory added to Trump’s already impressive collection of Triple Crown titles, bringing his tally to five, which matches Alex Higgins but still trails O'Sullivan by 18. Trump, who previously won the UK Championship in 2011, had to weather a strong challenge from Hawkins, who had been seeking his first Triple Crown title after 28 years as a professional. Despite Hawkins’ valiant fightback, including breaks of 75 and 82, Trump’s superb 133 break in the 15th frame sealed his triumph.

 

The win earned Trump £250,000 and solidified his position as world number one, having already claimed the Saudi Arabia Masters earlier in the season. Hawkins, who earned £100,000 as the runner-up, pushed Trump to the limit, especially considering he had played his semi-final just hours before the final. Although he fell short, Hawkins’ performance in the final was remarkable, demonstrating his enduring skill at the age of 45.

 

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