Champion of Champions: Neil Robertson beats Judd Trump to succeed in semi-finals


Neil Robertson claimed a 6-4 win over world primary Judd Trump to maneuver into the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Bolton.

England’s Trump took the opener with a run of 69 however Robertson then reeled off three consecutive frames with breaks of 90, 84 and 59 to guide 3-1.

Two half-centuries introduced Trump degree at 3-3 however the Australian took the following two frames, together with a protracted eighth that lasted nearly an hour earlier than sealing his victory with an equally tense body.

Robertson will now face Wales’ three-time world champion Mark Williams within the semi-finals on Saturday (19:00 GMT).

Earlier on Wednesday, 42-year-old Robertson compiled a break of 110 on the way in which to edging previous Ali Carter 4-3. Trump had already secured a 4-0 overcome Ding Junhui.

On Thursday, Ronnie O’Sullivan will play Xiao Guodong (13:00), whereas Mark Selby will tackle Shaun Murphy (14:00).

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