Judd Trump hails Masters success as ‘best ever win’, compares himself to Mark Selby after 10-8 win over Mark Williams.

At just 33 years old, the ‘Ace in the Pack’ has enjoyed a glittering career, winning the World Championship in a high-quality final against John Higgins back in 2019 and sealing 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.

Trump may have struggled to find his big-break scoring ability but what he missed in ruthlessness, he made up for in dogged determination as he battled his way to victory.

Speaking immediately after making a spectacular 126 to clinch the match, a delighted Trump was asked how he felt.

“Incredible, really,” he responded.

“I got totally outplayed in the whole game, really. I was just trying to hang on. At 8-7 down, I was kind of gone and I managed to win that frame and I played alright in the last couple of frames.

“But yeah, I should have been out first round. Should have been out second round. Should have lost this one. Like a cat I am.

“But no, honestly, it’s easy to say but I think the way I played this week… not my best.

“A couple of times I missed balls over the pockets by an absolute mile were absolute. I didn’t know what was going on.”

Likening his safety play and battling display to Mark Selby’s, he continued: “This is by far my best-ever win, by far.

“I think a lot of people played better than I did, but I was just able to do a ‘Selby’ on everyone and just grind it out.

“It’s nice to win again, it’s been a while. It’s been a hard season, lost a lot of close games but I’m just incredibly happy.”

Trump now turns his attention to the Grand Prix, and he concluded his speech with a joke, saying: “I’m disappointed, I’ve got a tour on Tuesday because I just want to go and get smashed!”

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