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Champion of Champions: Trump Wins Thrilling Semi-Final Victory

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Judd ​Trump is through too the Champion of Champions final​ after a dominant 6-2 victory over ⁤Zhao xintong ‌in :: Программы :: Компьютерный форум Ru.Board”>Leicester, despite claiming to ‍be⁤ playing at just “10%”⁢ of⁤ his potential.[1]The‌ world number one overcame a‌ shaky start, where Zhao, the 2023 World Champion, took an early 2-0 lead⁢ with ⁢breaks of 50 and 72. Trump, though, found his form to⁤ win ‌the next six frames and secure his place in the final.

This result⁣ is‍ especially noteworthy as Trump is‍ currently adapting to a⁤ new titanium ‌cue tip, a change he admits ​is causing ⁢him‌ difficulties. “From 2-0 I felt I controlled the game. I scored heavily and didn’t miss much. I am ⁢happy ‌to ​be in the final ⁣as I am still not 100%,I’m ​probably at​ about 10%,” Trump stated ‌after the‍ match.

Trump elaborated on the challenges⁤ heS​ facing with the new equipment:⁣ “I have ⁣changed my‍ tip from brass to ​titanium this season and I ‍am realy struggling.I don’t feel comfortable or fluent,I really have‍ to‌ take care over‌ every⁢ shot.”

Despite these struggles, Trump‍ emphasized his growing ability to win even when not at his peak. ⁣”When I play my best I know ‌I will win nine‍ times out of 10, ‍but over the‌ last few years I have learned how ‍to win more ⁢often when I am ⁣not at my best.” he secured the⁤ win with a final break ‌of 63.

Trump,who has⁣ only won‌ one of his previous five ‌finals‍ in⁣ this event,will ⁢face either Mark Selby or Neil Robertson on Sunday,seeking​ his first title since the 2024 UK‍ Championship.

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