Judd Trump

Judd Trump, born on August 20, 1989, is an illustrious English professional snooker player renowned for his exceptional skills and achievements in the sport. As a former world champion and the current world number one, Trump has solidified his place in snooker history, ranking fourth on the all-time list of ranking event winners with an impressive thirty-one titles to his name.

Turning professional in 2005, Trump showcased his talent early on by reaching the semi-finals of the World Under-21 Championship at just fourteen years old. His breakthrough came in 2011 when he clinched his first ranking title at the China Open, followed by a runner-up finish at the World Championship and his inaugural Triple Crown title at the UK Championship. His career continued to flourish as he completed his Triple Crown in the 2018–19 season, winning both the Masters and the World Championship, making him the first player to earn over one million pounds in prize money in a single season.

In the 2019–20 season, Trump set a remarkable record by winning six ranking events, the highest number in a single season. His prowess on the table was further highlighted at the 2024 British Open, where he achieved his one thousandth century break, becoming only the third player to reach this milestone. The 2024–25 season saw him amass a staggering one million six hundred eighty thousand six hundred pounds in prize money, setting a new record for the highest income in a single season.

Trump's remarkable achievements include holding the record for the most century breaks in a single season, with one hundred seven in 2024–25, and nine maximum breaks throughout his career. His contributions to the sport were recognized with his induction into the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame in 2021, and he has been honored as World Snooker's Player of the Year on four occasions. In 2022, he was awarded an MBE for his services to snooker, further cementing his legacy in the sport.