UK Championships

(30-11-2024 14:29 )Doddle Wrote:  , whereas now an Allen-Wilson Masters rematch looks on.

There you go, another stunning real-life prediction

I hope Judd does at least keep in with all the good comments he's had this week.

So far playing out as I expected.
An exhausted Hawkins wilting somewhat and Trump easing away. A tough gig for The Hawk although he has just snatched the last frame of the afternoon to be only 2 behind.

Judd Trump held off a brave Barry Hawkins to win the final 10-8.

Fantastic win for Judd! From 9-6 up he was a spectator in the next 2 frames as Hawkins didn't let him pot a ball as he closed to 9-8. But like the champion he is Judd was able to take advantage of Hawkins missing a red into the middle to make a calm 67 break and leave Hawkins needing 2 snookers. Credit to Hawkins for skilful snookering ability as he got Judd into snooker after snooker, and some of those snookers looked bloody hard to get out of! But Judd showed he could get over the line even in that type of frame, only making one fowl and eventually potting a long brown and sealing the deal.

Hawkins doesn't have to wait long for a chance to get revenge as he's got Judd again in the Masters. Judd has another triple crown title, but I doubt he'll be relishing going up against Hawkins again in the next one.

Trump looked to be wobbling in the evening, but he clearly got it done. Weird to say he hadn't won it for 13 years.