Judd Trump and Xiao Guodong Dazzle with Dual 147s Ahead of Thrilling Masters Showdown!

Judd Trump showcased his elite talent ahead of the prestigious Masters tournament by crafting a flawless 147 break during the CBSA Superstar Invitational event in Hangzhou, China. The world No. 1 stunned the crowd with his maximum clearance in the fifth frame against Ding Junhui, a performance underscoring why he is among the top contenders for the £350,000 first prize at Alexandra Palace. Despite Trump’s brilliance, Ding rallied with exceptional breaks of 103 and 113 to clinch a narrow 5-4 victory in the exhibition match.

The two-time Masters champion, having triumphed in 2019 and 2023, also impressed with contributions of 63, 60, and 99 during the match. Trump now shifts his focus to his opening encounter against Barry Hawkins on Tuesday, January 14, at 1:00 PM UK time, aiming for a third Masters title.

In a remarkable coincidence, the event also saw another 147 break on the same day. Xiao Guodong delivered a scintillating performance to seal a 5-3 victory over veteran Mark Williams. In a rematch of their Champion of Champions final in November, which Williams won 10-6, Xiao dominated with breaks of 65, 58, 114, and 98, capping his win with the maximum clearance. Williams, preparing for his Masters opener against Ding on Monday, January 13, at 1:00 PM, also showed fine form with contributions of 121 and 100.

The dual 147s on the final day of the tournament highlighted the brilliance of snooker’s finest, setting the stage for a thrilling Masters showdown in London.