Home Sport World & UK Sport

Trump towers in Sheffield

Nov 26 2008

Judd Trump beat Mark Joyce 6-1 to win the first professional title of his career and qualify for the prestigious Masters tournament.

The 19-year-old racked up breaks of 138, 81 and 88 on his way to beating Joyce at the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield to win the Masters qualifying tournament.

Speaking after beating Joyce, who had beat Barry Hawkins and Matthew Stevens to reach the final, Trump told www.worldsnooker.com: "I've never been to Wembley, even to watch a match, so it will be a great experience for me."

He added: "I've watched the Masters on TV since I was young, I remember watching Jimmy White and a few others, so I can't wait to play there myself."

The Bristol youngster will now compete with the world's top 16 in the event, which will take place at Wembley Arena in January.

Keep up to date with the news. Sign up for News Alerts

Have your say on the latest news and sport in our Forums

World & UK Sport

teaser sport uk blue

Commons strike gives Rams edge

Derby will take a surprise lead to Old Trafford in two weeks' time after Kris Commons' superb goal gave the Rams a 1-0 victory in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg in front of watching new manager Nigel Clough. Read

Crisis-hit England call for Strauss

Andrew Strauss will head England's campaign to the Caribbean in a fortnight following a dramatic day which saw captain Kevin Pietersen resign and coach Peter Moores sacked. Read

Site Tools