Snooker superstar Judd Trump claimed victory at the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, defeating fellow English player Shaun Murphy 11-5 in a thrilling final! The 2024-25 season kicked off with fireworks as Trump capitalized on Murphy's slow start, building a dominant 7-3 lead and firing off his 10th century break of the tournament—a slick 110-point run.
Murphy fought back with two centuries later in the match, but Trump's early momentum proved unbeatable. \"This tournament is one of the BIG FIVE,\" Trump said post-win. \"To start the season like this? Unreal. I’m aiming for five more titles this year—let’s go!\"
The road to glory wasn’t easy: Trump had to outplay seven-time world champ Ronnie O’Sullivan in a nail-biter semifinal. But the real MVP shoutout? China’s young, energetic crowds. \"The fans here inspire me,\" Trump added. \"Seeing so many kids getting into snooker? That’s why I love playing here.\"
Murphy, meanwhile, posted a heartfelt Instagram video: \"Gutted. Judd’s a beast—you can’t make mistakes like I did.\" Despite the loss, he praised his own \"great snooker\" in Shanghai… until that fateful final session.
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The 2024-25 season kicked off with fireworks as Trump capitalized on Murphy's slow start, building a dominant 7-3 lead and firing off his 10th century break of the tournament—a slick 110-point run. 
\"This tournament is one of the BIG FIVE,\" Trump said post-win. \"To start the season like this? Unreal. I’m aiming for five more titles this year—let’s go!\"
\"The fans here inspire me,\" Trump added. \"Seeing so many kids getting into snooker? That’s why I love playing here.\"
Despite the loss, he praised his own \"great snooker\" in Shanghai… until that fateful final session.
