Judd Trump Smashes Snooker Earnings Record, Eyes Yacht as Next Big Prize

Judd Trump has officially cemented his place in snooker history by producing the most lucrative season ever, surpassing even the legendary Ronnie O’Sullivan. The world No. 1’s earnings have reached a staggering £1,295,200 this season, eclipsing O’Sullivan’s previous record of £1,266,300. Trump’s latest success came with a commanding 6-3 victory over Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace, securing his spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament.

The 30-time ranking event winner has enjoyed a phenomenal season so far, with titles at the Shanghai Masters, Saudi Arabia Masters, and the UK Championship. He has also reached the finals of the Xi’an Grand Prix and the Northern Ireland Open. Speaking in the Eurosport studio after his win over Ding, Trump joked that his next big purchase might be a yacht, hinting at his confidence and ambition as he continues to dominate the sport.

Trump is now eyeing his third Masters crown, with the chance to claim a record £350,000 prize if he lifts the Paul Hunter Trophy in front of 2,200 fans on Sunday night. With his 49th century of the season coming in his match against Ding, Trump is on track to achieve another milestone: a £100,000 bonus for being the first player to hit 100 centuries in the 2024/25 campaign.

Looking ahead, the 2019 world champion has the potential to reach £2 million in earnings this season if he captures the £500,000 World Championship title in May. His journey continues next month at the World Open in Yushan, where he’ll aim for a third consecutive title and the £175,000 top prize. Trump begins his title defense on February 23 against Xing Zihao, with all matches broadcast live on Eurosport.