Judd Trump: ‘I feel like I belong there’ – Two-time champion looks ahead to Masters as he seeks fourth title of season

As he prepares to defend his Masters title, Judd Trump has revealed that he feels a sense of belonging every time he competes in the competition.

His first triumph in the tournament was back in 2019, when he beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-4 with a break of 53.

“It has grown into my favourite event,” he admitted to WST. “Especially in the last five years since I won it in 2019, I feel really comfortable there as if I’m playing at home.

“I enjoy the atmosphere, it is completely different to any other tournament. It is more like a rowdy football game with a lot more passion.

“When everyone is clapping and cheering then it relaxes me. I feel like I belong there and at that point it is my time to shine.

“It is an amazing feeling walking out as defending champion. I can’t wait to get back there.

“It is always special, but to go there having won it last year is a different kind of reception. It brings a bit of added pressure because I don’t want to go out in the first round.

“I love the feeling of winning and I absolutely hate the feeling of losing. I think that is what spurs me on. The feeling of going home every time without the trophy is just absolutely horrendous. Winning surpasses everything.

“I don’t want to look back at the end of my career and have missed events and not practised enough.”