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JUDD TRUMP appears to have taken a swipe at his snooker rivals.
The World No.1 has set up a semi-final match against Kyren Wilson in the UK Championship, following his 6-2 triumph over Zhang Anda in the quarter-finals.
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During his match against Zhang, Trump recorded an impressive 527 consecutive points, just 29 points shy of Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record.
Trump, who is seeking his first UK title since 2011, previously defeated Neil Robertson in the first round before moving forward against John Higgins.
Nonetheless, the 35-year-old has suggested that some players may not be willing to put in the necessary effort to achieve success.
In remarks to the BBC, he stated: “I put in the hard work; everyone else is looking for a quick solution.
“Some players aren’t prepared to commit the long hours, and to truly excel, that’s what it takes.
“I do need to manage my energy sometimes, but I recognize that once this tournament ends, regardless of the result, I have to return to the practice table.”
Reflecting on his earlier matches in York, he remarked: “I narrowly prevailed against John, and those moments can reinvigorate you.
“I was confident my form was close; I just tend to play a bit too conservatively at times.
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“Today, I felt significantly better compared to the previous days.”
The winner of the Trump-Wilson semi-final will move on to face either Barry Hawkins or Mark Allen in the final.
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The champion will earn a prize of £250,000.
Trump vs Wilson
THE Class of ’92 in SNOOKER is slowly fading – as two English talents are set to usher in a new chapter.
Judd Trump has declared his readiness to compete against reigning world champion Kyren Wilson for “the next 10 years” and beyond.
The current world No. 1 Trump acknowledged that Wilson’s rapid rise in the past year has “inspired him to enhance” his own game.
The Class of ’92 refers to the legendary trio of Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins, and Mark Williams.
With a combined total of 14 world titles, these three players have dominated UK snooker for the past three decades.
However, as they begin to withdraw, Wilson and Trump appear poised to take over the competitive landscape.
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