Judd Trump advances to World Snooker Championship quarter-finals after defeating Tom Ford

Judd Trump, the 2019 World Snooker Champion, is on a mission to add another title to his name as he breezed through to the quarter-finals of the World Championship with a dominant 13-7 victory over Tom Ford. The 34-year-old, who came into the tournament as the number two seed, has already clinched five ranking titles this season and is hungry for more success.

In a post-match interview, Trump expressed his determination to win the prestigious tournament again, stating, “The Worlds is special and all the greats have managed to win it multiple times. Unless I win here it’s a failure for me. If I go home from a tournament and I’ve not won, it’s a failure.”

Trump will now face off against Jak Jones in the quarter-finals, with Jones acknowledging the tough challenge ahead against one of the best players in the world. Despite the pressure, Jones remains optimistic and determined to give his best shot against Trump.

Meanwhile, other matches in the last-16 stage saw Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen and Scotland’s John Higgins deadlocked at 4-4 after the opening session, while Joe O’Connor fell behind 6-2 against Kyren Wilson. Stuart Bingham also took a 5-3 lead against Jack Lisowski in an entertaining match between two unseeded players.

In another exciting clash, Stephen Maguire built a commanding 10-6 lead over Shaun Murphy, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to their match. The rivalry between Maguire and Murphy dates back to their youth days, adding an extra layer of intensity to their current battle on the green baize.

As the World Championship action heats up at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and nail-biting moments as the quest for snooker supremacy continues. Stay tuned for more updates and drama from the green baize.