Trump proves he can pot snooker’s golden ball in Saudi with £400,000 on the road
Judd Trump has practised with the brand new golden ball for the primary time, proving he can win the £400,000.
Saudi Arabia’s inaugural World Masters of Snooker kicked off on Monday, that includes much-discussed addition of a golden ball. The ball comes into play after a participant hits a 147 break, permitting them to earn 20 additional factors for a 167 and pocket the £400,000.
The golden ball, nevertheless, is positioned on the baulk cushion – the other finish to the black and stays on the desk whereas a 147 – and a 167 – is on the market. And, whereas training, the Ace within the Pack determined to see if he may pot it with none stress forward of his first match.
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Trump potted the black however left himself with a tricky shot on the golden ball, which was already in an unnatural place on the baulk cushion. However, the Brit demonstrated his class to drop it within the nook pocket earlier than saying, “one out of one so far.”
Fans reacted by saying: “Yes Judd, 1st time seeing how this shot could be made from the black to the gold ball. All the best Champ.” While a second shared: “He won’t get it in real match live!”
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“If there’s one player you’d expect to nail this,” a 3rd mentioned. And one other added: “Of course he gets on it and pots it!”
Trump kicks off his marketing campaign at 7pm on Tuesday night in opposition to Shaun Murphy. When they take to the baize it will likely be the primary time the pair have performed a aggressive match with the brand new golden ball.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is the principle occasion on Tuesday, the place he’ll face outdated pal John Higgins who discovered himself on a 167 earlier than getting a bit too near the yellow. Nevertheless, Higgins nonetheless beat Ali Alobaidli 4-0 within the opening spherical, earlier than returning within the night to defeat Mark Williams 4-2.
