Judd Trump is heading to the quarter-finals of the Crucible after defeating Tom Ford in the second round of the World Snooker Championship. In a tight match, Trump emerged victorious with a final score of 13-7, securing his spot in the next round where 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” and mentioned that he struggled with the playing conditions on the Crucible table. The table felt heavy, but 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.