Joe Perry stuns Judd Trump to seal shock Welsh Open glory
Joe Perry has beaten Judd Trump 9-5 to win the Welsh Open and complete an incredible run to the title after enduring one of the toughest seasons of his long career to date.
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'I’m not too down' - Jack Lisowski hopes run to Welsh Open semi-finals can kick-start his season
Jack Lisowski is hopeful his run to the semi-finals of the Welsh Open can be the spark that ignites his season. Lisowski has had a poor campaign, but found some decent form in Newport this week. Ad/> He was one frame away from his first final in over a year, but Joe Perry took the decider to set up a meeting with Judd Trump.
'I’d rather the tip flew into the crowd!' - Judd Trump won't take backward step despite damaged tip
Judd Trump has admitted he would rather see his tip fly “into the crowd” than curb his shot-making tendencies. Trump has advanced to the final of the Welsh Open, but is nursing a damaged tip. Ad/> During his semi-final win over Hossein Vafaei, Trump played a crowd-pleasing power shot that had Eurosport pundit Jimmy White biting his fingernails.
Welsh Open 2022 snooker final LIVE – Judd Trump faces Joe Perry to decide title in Newport
/> Ad/> Trump 0-0 Perry (0-0) /> Welsh Open‘No rest for the wicked’ — Lisowski looking forward to Turkish Masters14 HOURS AGO 2019 world champion Judd Trump is 2/9 favourite with Perry a 4/1 long shot in a two-horse race. Trump topples 'Prince of Persia' The Juddernaut made it to the final with a 6-5 win over Hossein Vafaei from 5-3 behind in the last four on Saturday afternoon. Will be hoping to replicate that form today.
Welsh Open 2022 - Joe Perry's revival continues with win over Jack Lisowski to reach final
Joe Perry booked his place in a final for the first time since 2018 when beating Jack Lisowski 6-5 in the last four of the Welsh Open. Perry is in the later stages of his career, and had a poor campaign prior to arriving in Newport. Ad/> There were no signs of any form, with his best results being runs to the second round at the European Masters and UK Championship, but he has looked good all week and dug in to fend off a fightback from Lisowski.
Live updates as police attend 'serious crash' in Newport
Police are at the scene of a "serious accident" in Newport.
2 Coventry City players who may be looking for a move away this summer and why
It still remains to be seen just what Coventry City’s aims for the summer transfer window will be.
Welsh Olympian Mica Moore quit team amid allegations of 'damaging and offensive behaviour' towards 'BAME community and women'
Welsh Olympian Mica Moore says she feels a duty to highlight "damaging and offensive behaviour" against "the BAME community and women" after quitting the British bobsleigh team and ending her 2022 Winter Olympics dream.