Judd Trump Returns to World No. 1 Despite Xi’an Grand Prix Defeat

Judd Trump has reclaimed the world No. 1 spot in snooker, ending a three-year absence from the top position. This comes despite his 10-8 loss to world champion Kyren Wilson in the Xi’an Grand Prix final on Sunday.

Trump’s ascent to the summit is attributed to his deeper run in Xi’an compared to fellow contender Mark Allen, placing him at the top of the rankings by virtue of earning more points.

Trump and Allen are currently tied in points, but Trump secures the No. 1 position due to his performance in Xi’an. Trump’s runner-up finish earned him £76,000, while Allen’s earlier exit to Barry Hawkins in the last 16 netted him £14,000.

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The snooker world is now looking ahead to the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters, set to take place in Riyadh from August 30 to September 7. The tournament offers prize money equivalent to that of the World Championship, with the winner set to receive £500,000. The event promises to have a significant impact on the rankings, as players vie for top positions.

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World No. 3 Wilson, who won in Xi’an, is closing in on the top spot, trailing Trump and Allen by 25,500 points. Ronnie O’Sullivan, who lost to Wilson in the semi-finals, has moved up to fourth place but remains 284,500 points behind the leader. A win in Saudi Arabia could see O’Sullivan reclaim the No. 1 ranking.

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With substantial prize money and a format mirroring the World Championship, the Saudi Arabia Masters is poised to be a pivotal event for players like Mark Selby and Luca Brecel, who also have a shot at the top spot. Shaun Murphy, currently No. 7, would need to win the title and hope for early exits from the leading players to improve his chances.

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