Judd Trump to Face Ali Carter in German Masters Semi-final
World number one Judd Trump has advanced to the semi-finals of the German Masters after a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Xiao Guodong. The match was a closely contested affair, with the pair sharing four centuries and both players showcasing their incredible skill on the table.
Trump set the tone for the match early on, compiling breaks of 107 and 105 to take a commanding 2-0 lead. However, Guodong refused to give up, recovering from those setbacks with contributions of 104 and 120 before edging ahead in the fifth frame.
The momentum shifted back in Trump's favor as he took three consecutive frames without scoring, leaving Guodong reeling on his own table. The world number one would not be denied, securing a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals against Ali Carter.
In other action, Neil Robertson made light work of Jimmy Robertson with a 5-1 win, setting up a final-four encounter with Shaun Murphy. Meanwhile, Murphy overcame Kyren Wilson by the same score, while Carter defeated Stuart Bingham 5-1, capping off an impressive afternoon session that saw him hit a break of 137 in frame four.
With Trump now facing Carter in the semi-finals, fans can look forward to another thrilling encounter between two of snooker's top players. Will Trump's experience and skill prove too much for the Englishman, or will Carter's form carry him through?
World number one Judd Trump has advanced to the semi-finals of the German Masters after a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Xiao Guodong. The match was a closely contested affair, with the pair sharing four centuries and both players showcasing their incredible skill on the table.
Trump set the tone for the match early on, compiling breaks of 107 and 105 to take a commanding 2-0 lead. However, Guodong refused to give up, recovering from those setbacks with contributions of 104 and 120 before edging ahead in the fifth frame.
The momentum shifted back in Trump's favor as he took three consecutive frames without scoring, leaving Guodong reeling on his own table. The world number one would not be denied, securing a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals against Ali Carter.
In other action, Neil Robertson made light work of Jimmy Robertson with a 5-1 win, setting up a final-four encounter with Shaun Murphy. Meanwhile, Murphy overcame Kyren Wilson by the same score, while Carter defeated Stuart Bingham 5-1, capping off an impressive afternoon session that saw him hit a break of 137 in frame four.
With Trump now facing Carter in the semi-finals, fans can look forward to another thrilling encounter between two of snooker's top players. Will Trump's experience and skill prove too much for the Englishman, or will Carter's form carry him through?
The way Ali Carter came back from 2-0 down is literally insane! Like, he had to be possessed or something 
. Seriously though, that 137 break in frame four was so clutch and I'm guessing it was a huge turning point for the match. Can't wait to see how Trump's experience will stack up against Carter's skill 
. Maybe we'll finally get to see some amazing snooker being played?
, but if i had to pick a winner, im gonna say carters got this 
. trump's been on fire all season but carters recent form is on another level 
. plus, englishman pride and all that 
. doesnt mean trump wont put up a good fight tho 
. Trump was solid as ever but I think Guodong gave him a run for his money - those 104 & 120 breaks were insane 
. Wonder if Trump can keep up the pressure on Carter now...
and i'm still reeling from it! 5-3 is a crazy scoreline, especially considering those 4 centuries they shared 
. Trump was on fire early on, taking those breaks of 107 and 105 like it was nothing 
but guodong just wouldn't give up, fighting back with those huge contributions 
! Ali Carter's 137 break in frame four was pure magic 
. And can we talk about Xiao Guodong for a sec... that dude is on fire 
. Carter's got some amazing form going on right now tho, so we'll have to wait and see how he handles the pressure. It's gonna be a real nail-biter, that's for sure! 
. Ali Carter is getting all the hype because he's "hot" right now, but has Trump really ever played subpar snooker? It's always the same story: Trump cruises to an easy win and people forget about him until the next big event 
. Carter might have that one amazing break in frame four, but can he consistently deliver under pressure? I think not 
. And don't even get me started on Neil Robertson being a total tank 
.
Interesting that Neil Robertson and Shaun Murphy both had impressive wins today too 
Snooker is like that one friend who always shows up late, but when they do, it's always a party! Judd Trump just crushed Xiao Guodong and now he's face to face with Ali Carter – aka the English bad boy 
This is gonna be a battle for the ages! Can't wait to see these two legends duke it out on the table – and by "duke it out", I mean see who gets to take home the coveted title and bragging rights 
. It's gonna be a tough one to call, but I'm loving it for the drama alone 
! 5-3 against Guodong isn't even a surprise. His break of 107 in the first frame was 
. Carter's been on fire lately, though. That 137 break in frame four is 
Trump's had 4 centuries this season already... what a shot-maker he is 
!