Judd Trump Rejects Offers to Join Rival Snooker Tour: “I Need Something with History and Heritage”

Judd Trump has made headlines once again, not only for his impressive win over Tom Ford at the Crucible, but also for his decision to reject offers to join a rival snooker tour. The world number one revealed that he has no interest in the prospective LIV-style breakaway, despite being approached by several people.

In a post-match interview, Trump stated, “A few people have tried to contact me and I just couldn’t be bothered. If they try to contact me or my brother I just tell them to go away. I’m very happy where I am, with the tournaments I play in. I need something with history and heritage. I need something to play for.”

Trump’s stance on the matter is clear – he values the traditional tournaments with history and prestige over any potential financial gains from a new tour. His commitment to the World Snooker Tour is unwavering, as he believes that without the sport’s biggest names, any threatened breakaway would be redundant.

With his win over Tom Ford, Trump has secured his spot in the quarter-finals for the 10th time in his career. He will face Jak Jones in the next round, who pulled off a 13-9 victory over Si Jiahui. Despite describing his performance as average, Trump remains focused on winning every tournament and reclaiming the number one spot.

As the world championship at the Crucible continues, the drama and excitement are only set to increase. With players like Stephen Maguire, Mark Allen, John Higgins, Kyren Wilson, and Jack Lisowski all in action, fans can expect more thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes in the days to come.