In the second round of the World Snooker Championship, Tom Ford was defeated by Judd Trump, securing his spot in the quarter-finals. Despite leading 11-5 going into the final session, Ford lost 13-7 to Trump. The 2019 champion will now face either Jak Jones or Si Jiahui in the next round.
Trump described his performance as “average,” despite scoring his 979th career century and finishing with a break of 84. He struggled with the playing conditions on the Crucible table, feeling that it was heavy and difficult to control. However, he managed to stay patient and not be too hard on himself throughout the match.
Looking back on his performance, Trump emphasized the importance of taking a 6-2 lead in the first session. He felt confident once he established a lead and was able to capitalize on it. Trump also highlighted the importance of staying focused and not letting go of the lead once he had it.
