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Leicester, england – Mark Selby secured his first title in over a year, defeating Judd Trump in the final of the Champion of Champions tournament held in his hometown of Leicester. SelbyS victory ends a title drought stretching back to the British Open in December of last year.
The Champion of Champions, a prestigious invitational event featuring major tournament winners, was held for the first time in Leicester, adding a special significance for Selby. He claimed the £150,000 prize and reaffirmed his position among snooker’s elite.”I feel like I played well from start to finish,” Selby told ITV after his win. “I didn’t miss much. I knew I had to play well. If you don’t do that,you won’t win. I would almost put Judd on a par with Ronnie O’Sullivan.He’s so good and has been up there for a while. Those are the games you want to play.”
The match began competitively, with both players creating opportunities.Trump, despite struggling with a new cue, initially led 3-1. Selby then won the next four frames, and although Trump leveled the score at 5-4 going into the evening session, Selby dominated the remainder of the match.
Selby secured the win with breaks of 60, 138 - the highest of the tournament – 101, and a decisive 132 in the final frame. The world number 11’s performance underscored his enduring skill and tactical prowess.
