Judd Trump is 'struggling' and only option is hard work on practice table, says Jimmy White after Welsh Open loss

Jimmy White has urged Judd Trump to knuckle down on the practice table in order to rediscover his best form. Trump kicked off 2023 on a positive note with victory at the Masters, which was achieved despite being below his best at Alexandra Palace. Ad There was hope the win would allow Trump to free himself and power on in the second half of the season, but he was sent crashing out of the Welsh Open by Daniel Wells.

Welsh OpenTrump stunned by Wells at Welsh Open as amateur claims huge upset winAN HOUR AGO There are many moments that can feel pivotal in matches, but it’s rare for something as clear-cut as was the case when Trump missed a black off its spot when poised to go three frames to the good. From there, Wells won four frames on the spin to book his place in the last 16 at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Trump looked low on confidence, playing a series of tentative shots following the pivotal missed black, and Eurosport expert White feels the only option is to get back on the practice table.

'The noise isn’t right' — O’Sullivan predicts cue tip will fly off again O’Sullivan reveals he was ready to concede match to Lawler after further tip trouble “Judd Trump has that unique cue action and when he is playing at his best, he is like Ronnie O’Sullivan,” White said in the Eurosport studio. “He is unplayable. He gets that high level.” White feels Trump is struggling for rhythm, and believes it will come with hard work.

“He has to get his timing right,” White said. “The only thing that I think Trump can do is practice and eventually his confidence will come back and he will get ready for Sheffield [the World Championship]. But at the moment he is struggling.” It would appear Trump will heed White’s words of advice.