RIYADH: Judd Trump sealed a sensational comeback win at the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters on Tuesday, rallying from 4-0 behind to beat Wu Yize 5-4.
The world No. 1 was staring defeat in the face at the mid-session as China’s Wu surged ahead, moving within touching distance of a stunning upset.
But Trump — who admitted afterward that he was “thinking about going home” and looking for flights back to the UK — stormed back in the second half of the match.
The former world champion — nicknamed “The Ace in the Pack” — returned from the break in blistering form, reeling off a century break and three half-centuries to level the tie.
He then clinched victory in the decider, setting up a highly anticipated last-16 showdown against his great friend and world No. 19 Jack Lisowski on Wednesday.
Live from the Green Halls, Riyadh, Tuesday’s action saw the world’s top-16 players enter the competition after qualifying for round five automatically.
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan booked his place in the last 16 with a 5-1 win against Lei Peifan, 2024 world champion Kyren Wilson overcame Lui Hongyu, and Neil Robertson claimed a big win against Mark Selby.
The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters continues on Wednesday with eight matches to determine the quarterfinal lineup.
