Judd Trump and Joe Perry through to Welsh Open decider
Judd Trump and Joe Perry both won final-frame deciders to reach the final of the Welsh Open at Celtic Manor.
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Judd Trump backs John Virgo tip for Hossein Vafaei to have 'good run' in the World Championship
Judd Trump came from behind to reach Sunday’s Welsh Open final with a 6-5 comeback win over Hossein Vafaei, who he has tipped for possible success in the World Championship. The Iranian looked on the cusp a final appearance of his own only to see the former world No. 1 pull off a string of frames to secure the win.
Welsh Open 2022 - Judd Trump fights back to edge out Hossein Vafaei in final-frame decider
Judd Trump won the final three frames to stun Hossein Vafaei 6-5 and reach the final of the Welsh Open. Trump has struggled for form for some time, and was well short of his best again on Saturday. Ad/> But as against Neil Robertson the previous day, he did not shirk the issue and found some form towards the end of the match to advance to the final of an event he has yet to win.
Welsh Open 2022 live snooker – Judd Trump faces Hossein Vafaei in semi-final, Joe Perry takes on Jack Lisowski
Welcome back to Newport Ad/> It is semi-finals day at the Welsh Open. First up is the ever-explosive Judd Trump against the equally entertaining Hossein Vafaei at 1pm at Celtic Manor. Welsh Open'Unbelievable' – Vafaei secures Trump semi-final with 'tastiest' comeback2 HOURS AGO Then this evening, Jack Lisowski will continue his hunt for that elusive big title as he takes on Joe Perry.
'Unbelievable' – Hossein Vafaei secures Judd Trump Welsh Open snooker semi-final after 'tastiest' comeback win
Hossein Vafaei hit back from 4-1 behind to complete a rousing 5-4 win over Zhang Anda and secure a fascinating Welsh Open semi-final clash with fellow crowd-pleaser Judd Trump in Newport. Iran's leading player watched World No 105 Zhang compiled 108 and 67 to dominate the early stages of their quarter-final at Celtic Manor on Friday night before hitting back in style with knocks of 68, 58, 63 and 96 enough to secure his progress. Ad/> Welsh Open 2022 — Latest results, scores, schedule 'Nervy', panicky Trump happy to get over line against Robertson in Welsh Open /> Welsh Open'I was in trouble' — Perry on reaching Welsh Open semi-finals after dismal run11 HOURS AGO /> “It was unbelievable.
'Nervy', panicky Judd Trump happy to get over the line against Neil Robertson in Welsh Open quarter-finals
Judd Trump has admitted he was lacking belief in his win over Neil Robertson at the Welsh Open, and is looking to put the match out of his mind. Trump is still striving to secure a first ranking tournament of the season, and advanced to the semi-finals in Newport on Friday. Ad/> He looked good early on, but fell over the line after withstanding a Robertson fightback and admitted to being nervy and panicky.
‘Hit by a truck’ – Australian snooker star Neil Robertson admits Shane Warne’s death affected his performance
Neil Robertson says he felt like he had been ‘hit by a truck’ when he found out about compatriot Shane Warne’s death and says the Australian cricket legend’s passing impacted his performance in his loss to Judd Trump.
'Hit by a truck' - Neil Robertson admits performance in loss to Judd Trump impacted by death of Shane Warne
Neil Robertson has conceded his performance in his loss to Judd Trump at the Welsh Open was impacted by the death of Shane Warne. It was announced on Friday afternoon that legendary Australian cricketer Warne had been found dead in Thailand at the age of 52. Ad/> Robertson has revealed he learned of Warne’s death shortly before he arrived at the arena in Newport, and said he could not process the news and was unable to find his form.