At the time of writing, we’re still in the limbo period as we wait for the conclusion of the snooker season with the remaining Tour and World Championships. The chief highlight this season thus far is how the World No. 1 Judd Trump is clearing up with vigour as he sets to record the best season of any player.
So what I thought to do is compile all the things I have said about Trump in all Shorts Thoughts posts (he has appeared in many) and see how my statements have progressed through the season as he continued to display his prowess and barely wick away the sweat of being the World Champion. Links will be provided to all posts that extracts are taken from.
Judd Can’t Be Stopped! World Open Final 2019 – Shorts Thoughts (06/11/2019)
The thing that impresses me most about Judd Trump nowadays is the way he presents and carries himself on top of his tremendous talent. He is really starting to turn into ‘the guy’ to take snooker forward and bring in new generations of viewers and fans. If he continues like this, he will be the main name associated with the sport! (Link)
Match of The Season! Trump vs. Robertson Champion of Champions Final 2019 – Shorts Thoughts (13/11/2019)
His long potting started a little slower than usual in the first mid-session but found his groove very quickly. I admired that even after being 9-8 up and forced into a decider, he didn’t retreat and still went for his long pot opportunities. What a 12 months he’s had so far and is definitely the unofficial Champion of Champions. (Link)
This Seems Familiar? Northern Ireland Open Final 2019 – Shorts Thoughts (20/11/2019)
I’ve spoken on him for the past two weeks, so it’s difficult to say anything different about him. But if Trump keeps at this, which it looks like he will be, this could be potentially the best recorded season of any player of all time. There doesn’t seem to be anyone that can stop him from claiming the UK, winning another world title, getting a total of 6-7 ranking events and scoring 100+ centuries. (Link)
Was The Sequel Any Better? German Masters Final 2020 – Shorts Thoughts (05/02/2020)
If Robertson was able to reproduce the form he had all week, or that he had in the European Masters final, then it could have been a very different result. Nevertheless, it took the World No. 1 to put a stop in his tracks as Trump claims his fourth ranking title and first win of the calendar year (first win since NI Open). There’s no denying that these two players are currently the best in the world. (Link)
Present vs. Future? Players Championship Final 2020 – Shorts Thoughts (04/03/2020)
He’s too good. He has no weakness. Many questioned his nerve and character, even while he’s been doing all this winning, but Trump continues to amaze as he produced the best pressure clearance all season in his semi-final decider against Maguire. He’s acquired a confidence with his string of success which puts him in a complete league of his own with the other players running a completely different race. What will he do next? (Link)
History At Gibraltar! Gibraltar Open Final 2020 – Shorts Thoughts (18/03/2020)
As for Trump, he created a little bit of history as he becomes the first and only player in snooker history to win six ranking events in a single season. Regardless of what happens at the Tour and WSC, Trump has secured his mantle as the seasons and worlds best while he goes on to try and record snookers best ever season with 97 centuries and counting, with two events remaining. Trump knows what he has achieved this season and is therefore, more relaxed; and I don’t think there is a more dangerous opponent right now than a relaxed Judd Trump. (Link)
And there’s the excerpts from all the Shorts Thoughts that I’ve written this year that involve Trump. Unfortunately, I didn’t do a write-up of his first win of the season at the International Championship but I’m confident that it would have sounded similar to what’s already been said previously. Who knows…I may have to amend this Short and add to it once the season closes. See you then!
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