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Mark Allen thinks Judd Trump is ‘deflecting’ as he backs up Stephen Hendry comments
Stephen Hendry and Mark Allen have argued that Judd Trump is attempting to play down the pressure of winning a second World Snooker Championship. The world number one has a commanding 6-3 lead over Zhou Yuelong ahead of their first-round tie resuming at the Crucible tonight.
Trump has won 30 ranking titles and clinched five Triple Crown championships throughout his illustrious career. The 35-year-old won the world title in 2019 and reached the final again in 2022, with many expecting it to be a matter of time before he becomes a multi-time world champion. Having previously struggled in Sheffield, Trump has emphasised the unpredictability of the tournament. However, snooker legend and seven-time champion Hendry has questioned Trump’s comments and believes he needs to win another world championship to be considered one of the sport’s all-time greats.
