Judd Trump eyes new yacht after breaking Ronnie O'Sullivan prize money record by reaching Masters semi-finals
Published 17/01/2025 at 18:33 GMT
After officially producing the most lucrative season in snooker history by reaching the semi-final of the Masters, Judd Trump has revealed what he plans to purchase next. The 'Ace in the Pack' has now pocketed a total of £1,295,200, overtaking snooker GOAT Ronnie O'Sullivan's total of £1,266,300 set last season. Watch and stream The Masters live on Eurosport and discovery+.
‘Don’t tell everyone here’ jokes Trump after producing most lucrative snooker season ever
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Judd Trump has revealed what his next big purchase will be after officially producing the most lucrative season in snooker history.
The 'Ace in the Pack' brushed aside Ding Junhui with a 6-3 triumph at Alexandra Palace to reach the semi-finals of the 51st Masters, taking his total earnings this season to £1,295,200.
It exceeds Ronnie O'Sullivan's total of £1,266,300 set last season.
Trump, who is aiming for a third Masters crown, has already won the Shanghai Masters, Saudi Arabia Masters and UK Championship – and reached finals at the Xi'an Grand Prix and Northern Ireland Open.
"Don't tell everyone here," laughed Trump, when asked what it meant following his quarter-final win over Ding.
Speaking afterwards in the Eurosport studio, the world No. 1 joked that he wanted a "yacht next".
The 2019 and 2023 champion could earn £350,000, a record for the 16-man invitational event, if he lifts the Paul Hunter Trophy on Sunday night before 2,200 fans in London.
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Trump wraps up statement victory over Ding – ‘What a win, what a performance’
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And yet Trump will be aiming even higher in the second half of the season with his 49th century made against Ding on Friday afternoon, leaving him on course to claim a £100,000 bonus for the first man to make 100 centuries across the 2024/25 campaign.
Indeed, the 2019 world champion could hit the £2 million mark for the campaign if he can land the lucrative £500,000 World Championship cheque in May.
The 30-time ranking event winner is also set to chase a third straight title at the World Open in Yushan next month, with a £175,000 first prize on the table if he can retain his crown.
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Trump will begin his title defence against Xing Zihao on Sunday, February 23 at 11:30am GMT.
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Stuart Carrington at 6am on the same day, with all the action live on Eurosport and discovery+.
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