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Champion of Champions snooker recap - Mark Selby claims title for first time with glorious win over Judd Trump in home city of Leicester
The final of the Champion of Champions took place between Judd Trump and Mark Selby in Leicester with Selby producing four centuries in a glorious 10-5 victory. World No. 1 Trump had led 10-7 in the career head-to-heads in the chase for the £150,000 first prize, but four-time world champion Selby had the benefit of playing in his home city and delivered in some style with his Sunday best.
By Desmond Kane | Updated 16/11/2025 at 22:18 GMT
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SELBY CLAIMS CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER TRUMP
Mark Selby claimed the elite Champion of Champions title for the first time with a dominant 10-5 final win over world No. 1 Judd Trump in his home city of Leicester.
Resuming 5-4 clear after hitting back from 3-1 behind in Sunday's afternoon session, Trump produced a 61 to level at 5-5 before watching his inspired opponent reel off the final five frames with runs of 60, 138 - the highest break of the tournament - 101 and a closing 132 completing a merited win.
While Trump again struggled with his new cue, it should not detract from Selby's performance as a trademark mixture of solid safety play and heavy scoring helped him pocket the £150,000 first prize.
The world No. 11 defeated Stephen Maguire (4-0), Mark Williams (6-5) and Neil Robertson (6-2) to reach the title match at the Mattioli Arena, but saved his best for last with three straight centuries against Trump.
"I felt like I played good from start to finish," said the four-time world champion on ITV. "I didn't feel like I missed much. I knew I had to play well. If you don't, you aren't going to win.
"I'd put Judd up there with Ronnie [O'Sullivan]. He is so good to watch, and has been up there for a few years now.
"These are the sort of matches you want to play."
FIRST SESSION REPORT
Mark Selby will carry a 5-4 lead over Judd Trump into the final session of the Champion of Champions title match in Leicester on Sunday night after an absorbing afternoon battle between the former Crucible winners.
World No. 1 Trump raced 3-1 clear with breaks of 111, 73 and 114 in a blistering start to the day with Selby responding courtesy of a 102 in the second frame.
But it was Selby who hit back strongly in his home city with a combination of strong matchplay and clinical scoring seeing him reel off four straight frames boosted by 70, 99, 65 and 64 to move 5-3 clear.
It looked likely to be a 6-3 advantage as Selby moved 33-0 ahead in the ninth frame, but a stunning long red by Trump provided him with the platform to end an absorbing session with a fabulous run of 71.
The first man to 10 frames at Mattioli Arena will claim the trophy and the £150,000 first prize when they resume at 19:00 UK time on Sunday evening.
RESULT: TRUMP 5-10 SELBY
"I felt good. I knew I had to be on my A game to beat Judd," said Selby. "He is the world No. 1 and is the man to beat. It was a privilege to play him in another final. I know Judd is saying about his cue, but that just shows what a quality player he is to reach two finals."
RESULT: TRUMP 5-10 SELBY
"There are no positives to take," said Trump. "I couldn't win with that cue. Mark played extremely well. I'm not making excuses. He showed why he is one of the greats."
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-136)
A total clearance of 132 from Mark Selby to complete the victory. He wins 10-5. Just too good in the end.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-104)
And there is the third straight century from Mark Selby. Superb levels of play in this final and all week. Worth £150,000 to him. But trophy means more.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-96)
Now on his lap of honour before the home fans in Leicester. Just the job this from Mark, who has got better the longer this has gone on. Break moves to 92.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-71)
The title is going to be staying in Leicester this year with local hero Mark Selby claiming this trophy for the first time.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-49)
Chance he can get this job done with a third straight century too. Which would not be too shabby.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-35)
Selby studying the final moves that will open the door to the trophy. Looks to be approaching peak form in the business end of this title match. Feels like Trump has run his race.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (0-14)
Selby powers in a long red after Judd followed it red with white cueing over yellow. All going Mark's way it seems. Chance then to get this final wrapped up.
TRUMP 5-9 SELBY (4-0)
Does Trump have anything left in the tank out there with Selby sensing the winning line is in sight?
TRUMP 5-8 SELBY (1-101)
Selby could be set to piece together another century. In goes the black, and there is the third ton of this final from Selby. So impressive. He moves 9-5 ahead.
TRUMP 5-8 SELBY (1-77)
Relentless potting from the four-time world champion. And another frame is put away by the Leicester favourite.
TRUMP 5-8 SELBY (1-46)
Selby must be feeling like this final is in the palm of his hands. Has worked this break superbly well. Balls at his mercy here.
TRUMP 5-8 SELBY (1-27)
Selby not nicely on the black, but he sneaks it in with a fine cut. Holds for red too. Chance to move four up with a possible five frames to play. Nice place to be in any final.
TRUMP 5-8 SELBY (1-8)
Pressure blue from Trump fails to drop to green pocket. Not sure the reserves are there for Judd this evening. Selby gifted another simple starter. What is the tariff going to be here for Trump?
LATEST: TRUMP 5-8 SELBY
TRUMP 5-7 SELBY (4-138)
This is supreme potting from Selby, who is going to move two frames from the title. Pink and black for the 138, highest break of the tournament. Total clearance. Feels like he is in total command.
TRUMP 5-7 SELBY (4-104)
Excellent pot on a red to left middle by Mark is followed by the black. Leicester fans enjoying supporting their man this evening.
TRUMP 5-7 SELBY (4-91)
Chance of a century here too from the former world No. 1. Showing off all his qualities in this final. Trump with a poor safety, and has been forced to digest this.