The Ace is Back! Judd Trump Smashes Mark Williams in Riyadh with Stunning 4-0 Whitewash
Judd Trump is showing he’s back to his best after a commanding performance in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Riyadh Season Snooker Championship. The world number one proved his class with a 4-0 whitewash over Mark Williams, leaving fans impressed but also lamenting the lack of competition. Trump ended the match with breaks of 100 and 102, completing the win in style with consecutive centuries in the final frames.
While Trump’s performance was flawless, many felt that Williams, despite his usual battling spirit, didn’t offer the resistance expected at this level. The Welshman, though, will likely take solace in his off-table hobbies, with fans joking he might be better off seeking out a decent golf course in Riyadh to recover from the defeat.
The result means Trump advances to the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament, where he will face China’s Zhao Xintong. The semi-finals are set to be intense, with two intriguing matchups: Judd Trump vs Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen vs Neil Robertson. Both semifinals will be best of seven frames, giving each player a chance to demonstrate their skills over a longer format.
The stakes are high in this event, with a lucrative prize fund on the line. The winner will take home £250,000, while the runner-up pockets £125,000. For those eliminated in the semis, there’s still a healthy £75,000 to be earned, and even those who make it to the quarter-finals are guaranteed £50,000. The tournament’s biggest bonus? A 147 maximum break could earn one player an incredible $1 million, an enticing prospect for any snooker professional.
With Trump showing his championship form, many are now asking: Is the Ace back? Only time will tell as the action heats up in Riyadh.
