Judd Trump reveals winning ‘became a bit boring’ as former world champion reflects on record-breaking season

Judd Trump has revealed winning so many tournaments “became a little bit boring” even though he set a new record for the most ranking titles won in a single season two years ago.

In 2019, Trump won the World Championship in a high-quality final against John Higgins and sealed a record-breaking six ranking tournaments in the next season.

He won another five ranking titles in 2020-21 and was the player to beat during those three years.

“It did become a little bit boring,” Trump told Stephen Hendry on the seven-time world champion’s YouTube channel.

“I think quite a few of the events in my good seasons came when there was no crowd. At the end of it, it became same-old, same-old. I kind of lost the passion.

“Even though I’ve not done as well with the crowds back, I’m enjoying it again. The World Championship final, even though I lost to Ronnie [O’Sullivan], was the first time I enjoyed it again.”

The 33-year-old practises in a business park in Bristol and says he likes to practise by himself with his brother Jack watching.

His brother was a key part to his success in 2019 but during the coronavirus pandemic, he travelled to tournaments by himself.

“When I’ve got Jack it’s like playing in a tournament,” said Trump. “It’s that serious.

“I don’t want to miss when he’s there. There’s no smacking the ball around or getting bored. If I feel like that I sit down for five minutes, but I don’t play for the sake of it and I think that’s why I have been so consistent.”

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