Judd Trump

Judd Trump says even reigning world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan knows he is the number one player in the world. Trump's first-round win over Liam Highfield at the World Championship means he will remain top of the rankings at the start of next season. But had Trump lost, world number two and top seed O'Sullivan could have replaced him by retaining the title. "I have done enough over the past couple of seasons to be world number one," said Trump. "Even if I wasn't

World number one Judd Trump says the return of fans will help bring out his best at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Until now the 2020-21 season has been entirely played behind closed doors because of Covid-19 restrictions. However, the tournament is part of a government pilot scheme to help fans return to sporting and cultural venues. "You miss the coughing and the mobile phones going off," Trump told BBC Radio 5 Live. "When you are losing and you get a frame