Judd Trump stunned by Daniel Wells at Welsh Open as amateur claims huge upset victory in Llandudno

Judd Trump’s hopes of a first Welsh Open title were dashed at the hands of Daniel Wells. It has been a stop-start campaign for a player who can look like a Rolls Royce at his best, but has been producing a passable impression of a diesel estate. Ad Victory at the Masters was achieved without Trump finding his best form, but there was hope that it would unlock the magic box for the remainder of the season.

Welsh OpenTrump is 'struggling' and only option is hard work on practice table — White4 MINUTES AGO That did not prove to be the case, as he was left stunned by Wells at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. He was below his best against Wells, but looked well placed to progress as he led by two frames and was all set to extend the advantage only to miss a black off its spot. From there, Wells — who does not have professional status after losing his tour card — gained in confidence and closed out a 4-2 win to set up a clash with Shaun Murphy later on Thursday.

'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 The early signs were positive for Trump, as he got in with a long red only to break down with his break on 22. A further run of 16 saw him lose the cue ball on a couple of occasions, and a poor safety handed a chance to his Welsh opponent. It was a chance he did not take, as he missed the final blue with the frame at his mercy and Trump stepped in to take the opener.

Wells won a protracted safety battle in the second to craft his chance, but he missed a black when in the balls and Trump countered with a 76 to open up a cushion. All seemed to be going to script. The third was a roller-coaster, with Wells plunging the