Champion of Champions semi-final live – John Higgins faces Mark Allen with Judd Trump awaiting winner in final

Judd Trump overcame a mid-game scare to finally beat Barry Hawkins 6-3 and secure his place in the Champion of Champions final in Bolton.

Trump, the world No. 2, had raced into a 5-0 lead at the University of Bolton stadium, but was pegged back by a spirited Hawkins to 5-3.

In the fourth encounter between these two men, 2021 champion Trump was the firm favourite, and stamped his authority on the match after an edgy start, knocking a long red before superseding Hawkins’ 61 break and making the most of a loose Hawkins safety on the brown, with Trump knocking it in and clearing the table to seize first blood.