February 2nd 2024.
In a stunning display of skill and finesse, Judd Trump has claimed the coveted £150,000 BetVictor bonus with his impressive victory over Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the German Masters last 16. It was a match that left the crowd on the edge of their seats, with Trump's break of 135, 132, 110, and 80 proving to be the deciding factor against Thepchaiya's valiant efforts of 74 and 53.
This win not only secured Trump's place at the top of the BetVictor Series rankings, but it also solidified his position as the leader in a ranking list based on performances in several major tournaments. These include the Championship League, European Masters, English Open, Northern Ireland Open, Shoot Out, Scottish Open, German Masters, and Welsh Open. And although the Welsh Open is yet to be played, Trump's exceptional performances have placed him out of reach for any other competitors, even with two more tournaments yet to crown their champions.
When asked about his achievement, Trump humbly stated that he was aware of what was at stake in his match against Thepchaiya. The added pressure of the £150,000 bonus was not lost on him, but it served as a valuable distraction on his journey to victory. And this marks Trump's third time winning the bonus, following his previous successes in 2020 and 2021. "When I can play at my best, it's always special," he shared. "Especially in an arena like this, with such an electrifying atmosphere."
Reflecting on his consistent performances throughout the season, Trump expressed his satisfaction in winning the bonus again. He explained that he sets his sights on lifting the series every year and to achieve it with one tournament left is a great accomplishment. Looking ahead, Trump is set to face John Higgins in the quarter-finals, a familiar opponent as they have previously met in two World Championship finals. The other matches in the quarter-finals will see Kyren Wilson facing Fan Zhengyi, Ali Carter taking on Sam Craigie, and Ryan Day going up against Si Jiahui.
In other news, Neil Robertson had some interesting insights on Ronnie O'Sullivan's recent performances, describing them as "pretty awful." However, Robertson also acknowledged that no one can beat O'Sullivan when he's on top form. And while Trump may be on course for a huge bonus, both John Higgins and Mark Allen are still in the running and could potentially challenge him for the top spot. It's shaping up to be an exciting finish to the season, and fans can't wait to see what unfolds next.
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