Judd Trump clinched his second UK Championship title Sunday night in a heart-stopping 10-8 win over fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins. The World Snooker Tour finale in York had fans on the edge of their seats as momentum swung like a pendulum 🕰️.
Frame-by-Frame Fireworks
Trump started strong, building a 5-3 lead before extending to 9-6 with a jaw-dropping 133 break—the tournament's highest clearance. But Hawkins wasn't done yet: back-to-back 75 and 82 breaks brought the score to 9-8, setting up a tension-filled finale.
In the deciding frame, Hawkins nearly forced a decider after trapping Trump in four fouls. But a missed red to the left middle pocket proved costly. Trump sealed victory with a nerve-shredding long brown—cueing wild celebrations 🎉.
Legacy in the Making
'I just had to find a way to get the balls in the hole,' Trump admitted post-match, now joining legends like O'Sullivan with 30 ranking titles. Hawkins showed sportsmanship despite the loss: 'I missed the boat tonight…but it's been a great week.'
This win marks Trump's first UK Championship title since 2011—proving patience and precision still rule the green baize 💚.
