Masters snooker final live: Updates and latest snooker betting odds from Ronnie O'Sullivan v Judd Trump at Alexandra Palace
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👍 RIGHT THAT'S ALL FOLKS
What a final that was! Trump fully deserved that and it looked that maybe he's come of age this week with the new mature way he played that final. It'll be interesting to see what bounce that win gives him going forward this season anyway...
🍾 CELEBRATION TIME
📽️ TRUMP TAKES THE TITLE
🏆 O’SULLIVAN 4-10 TRUMP (53)
That's it! Trump holds his nerve superbly and he makes another half century to walk away with the title. In truth, 10-4 is about right overall as the difference in form between the two was evident from the first frame until the last.
It's been eight long years since Trump won the UK Championship and we're all surprised it took him so long to grab another one of these major titles - but nobody is surprised with the kind of snooker he's been able to play in this final.
His focus has been a major factor for the duration of the final, never wavering and his shot selection also was spot on as he deservedly grabbed the trophy.
🤦♂️ IN THE JAWS (O’SULLIVAN 4-9 TRUMP)
Ronnie cuts a pink into the corner pocket that somehow, somehow, stays up after hitting the jaws. VAR may well rule it over the line but it refuses to drop and this now is the golden chance for Trump to claim the title.
🙏 GET OUT OF THAT! (O’SULLIVAN 4-9 TRUMP)
Juss Trump with an outrageous snooker that Ronnie can just come off a couple of cushions and smack into the pack of reds, splitting them up and leaving Trump a decent look at a hefty, and match-winning break.
He runs out of position early doors though and can make just 15, that's a poor return from a promising situation - O'Sullivan still in it.
💯 O’SULLIVAN (109) 4-9 TRUMP
O'Sullivan's not going quietly, just as we thought, and this time he gets his chance after Trump went in off after potting a wild red with far too much pace on the ball to keep the white ball safe. That was a chance to polish this off and that may weigh on his mind, especially given the Rocket's response.
He slammed in another ton, his second of the match, and it shows that there's nothing wrong with his break building now once he gets in the balls, but it all depends now on whether Trump can take his next chance as he only needs one more...
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 14/1 Trump 1/50
Frame 14: O’Sullivan 4/5 Trump 10/11
O'SULLIVAN 3-9 TRUMP (68) - INTERVAL
That could just have sealed it for Trump! He pounced on Ronnie's mistake beautifully, controlled again but went aggressive when going into the pack of reds off the easy black and from there, yet again, he made no mistake.
Again Trump has answered every time Ronnie has asked the question and he's really shown superb mental strength and focus during this final, that's never really dropped.
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 16/1 Trump 1/66
Frame 13 winner: O’Sullivan 4/5 Trump 10/11
🙆♂️ IN THE JAWS! (O’SULLIVAN 3-8 TRUMP)
Ronnie looks for all the world like making it 8-4 as he gets in among the ball with them well spread and even a few reds up the table as options, but his black into the bottom corner hits both jaws and refuses to drop - allowing Trump to get back to the table.
💯📺 WATCH: CENTURY FROM RONNIE
💯 O’SULLIVAN (114) 3-8 TRUMP
At last we've got a century break! Tremendous stuff from O'Sullivan and tellingly it came after Trump missed with the rest, and in the blink of an eye a classic Ronnie century gets him back to within five frames and he's asking Trump all the questions again.
The next frame is now huge just before the mid-session interval as 8-4 will all of a sudden not look as wide a margin as it should, but 9-3 obviously puts Trump on the brink.
Just look what just one frame's done to the match odds as well - that's the Ronnie factor!
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 6/1 | Trump 1/10
Frame 12 winner O’Sullivan 8/11 | Trump Evens
📋 O’SULLIVAN 2-8 TRUMP (88)
What can you say about Trump after he responds again to any kind of comeback thoughts from O'Sullivan with a fine 88 break. O'Sullivan missed his chance early but Trump flew right in with the opening pot, albeit with a touch of luck in it, and then he was racing around the table once in among the balls as his eyes lit up with the possibility of a century break on the cards.
He fell short, but there's no chance he's bothered - he's been so focused all day, just ticking the frames off one at a time will be his main aim, and he's only got two more to go!
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 16/1 Trump 1/66
ROMA STAR LOVES SNOOKER!
📋 O'SULLIVAN (46) 2-7 TRUMP
Just the 46 break needed but a lot better stuff from O'Sullivan as we resume this fascinating final encounter. Just the hint of a Trump wobble in that frame and he's had a couple of hours now to think about the prospect of winning his first Masters title. He's still huge favourite but that's the best possible start from the Rocket.
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 7/1| Trump 1/14
🚀 RONNIE'S STILL GOT IT!
🙌 WE'RE BACK!
And what an ovation for both players, but especially O'Sullivan who has the crowd on their feet as he enters the fray. He's got a huge following but even the neutral will be hoping he can make a real game of this tonight...
⏲️ BACK AT 7PM - ANY CHANCE OF A COMEBACK?
If anyone can, it's the Rocket, even though Trump's been playing excellent snooker so far, it's not been of the highest order and a couple of quick frames from O'Sullivan will rattle the nerves - then it would be anyone's game!
It's 12/1 for a 10-9 O'Sullivan win, now that would be something! Join us at 7pm to find out.
📽️ TRUMP'S BEEN MAKING POTS LIKE THIS ALL DAY
📊 STATS & ODDS
All Trump again and it'd take some comeback from O'Sullivan to pull this out of the bag...
Trump - Points: 564 | high break 89 | 50 breaks: 5
O'Sullivan - Points: 209 | high break 69 | 50 breaks: 1
ODDS:
Ninth frame: O'Sullivan 5/6 | Trump 5/6
Tenth frame: O'Sullivan 5/6 | Trump 5/6
Match Odds: O'Sullivan 9/1 | Trump 1/20
📋 O’SULLIVAN 1-7 TRUMP (66) - END OF SESSION
Another fine break from Trump to compile a knock of 66 but this time he can't make the frame safe and after a wild attempt he leaves the door open for O'Sullivan to try and save himself by taking the last frame of the session. Ronnie's not at his game though and he leaves a red in the jaws of the bottom left pocket which Trump knocks in via the rest.
That's enough for the frame, and that could just be the frame that does all the damage as they'll return later on tonight with Trump needing just three for victory while O'Sullivan faces the prospect of having to win nine out of 11 frames to win his eighth Masters title.
HE'S BLOWN IT!
Ronnie leaves a red in the jaws and that's enough for Trump to step up now and surely take the frame..
RONNIE'S GOT A CHANCE
Huge visit now for O'Sullivan as Trump breaks down, a clearance here and 6-2 would make the world of difference to a 7-1 lead.
🃏 TRUMP SHOWING NO MERCY
📋 O’SULLIVAN 1-6 TRUMP (46)
Nothing spectacular from Trump here but nothing spectacular needed - again he's just more clinical and more accurate and making better decisions than O'Sullivan. Trump would love to just keep playing the final this afternoon but with one more frame to go O'Sullivan is still in it, he surely must have to win this frame though, 7-1 down going into tonight's session will be too much to do if Trump's anywhere near this form.
Trump's shot selection has been excellent, refusing shots has been just as important as taking, and making others.
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 4/7 Trump 11/8
💪 CUE POWER
📋 O’SULLIVAN 1-5 TRUMP (66)
What a response from Trump, who fell 37 points behind at the start of the frame but came roaring back with a break of 66 filled with confident potting and cue power - not least when rattling in a red along the bottom cushion with alarming force. Not many players can generate enough power to pull off that shot, let alone perform it with such accuracy.
The four-frame lead is restored and that'll comfort Trump who knows that he only needs to share this session to enjoy that comfortable advantage for tonight's final session.
💛 TRICK SHOTS
Ronnie didn't even bat an eyelid when this one went in...eventually.
📋 O’SULLIVAN (32, 69) 1-4 TRUMP
Game on! That 32 doubled and more for a biggest break o far of 69 for O'Sullivan and he gets the first frame after the break on the board and that could be crucial as it'll just sew a few doubts into the mind of Trump - especially as he missed a pot in that frame.
O'Sullivan looks like he's shrugged that opening session right off and is starting from scratch - just winning this session would be a victory but he'll be aiming for more.
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 11/8 Trump 4/7
🚀 DO WE HAVE LIFT-OFF? (O’SULLIVAN 0-4 TRUMP)
It's just a break of 32, but it's Ronnie's highest break of the match and that gives him the advantage is this frame which he can build upon as Trump this time fluffs his lines trying to squeeze one into the middle pocket. Looks like O'Sullivan could get his first frame on the board here.
😃 BACK ON THE BAIZE
We're back underway and he word is no practice for O'Sullivan during the break. He looks relaxed enough and smiling as he walks back into the arena, is he confident of a comeback? Just expecting it to click sooner rather than later - it'll be fascinating to find out.
📊 STATS & ODDS
Total domination from Trump as you'd expect and he's now odds-on to claim the title later on tonight, but the interval can often turn things around as we've seen already this week.
Trump - Points: 314 | high break 89 | 50 breaks: 3
O'Sullivan - Points: 45 | high break 21 | 50 breaks: 0
ODDS:
Fifth frame: O'Sullivan 4/5 | Trump 10/11
Sixth frame: O'Sullivan 5/6 | Trump 5/6
Whitewash: Judd Trump to win 10-0 is 25/1
📋 O’SULLIVAN 0-4 TRUMP (56) - INTERVAL
You'd have have long odds on 4-0 either way let alone having Judd Trump in front, but he's deserved this lead as his potting and safety has been streets ahead of O'Sullivan. What's been most impressive, however, has been his control and calmness around the table - always selecting the right shots at the right times, weighing up when to play safe and when to attack.
The interval has come at a good time - O'Sullivan could do with heading off to the practice room just to get his hand on the table as he's been badly out of sorts and not looked comfortable on the rare occasions he's got among the balls.
It's a long way back from here but if anyone can...
Match Odds: O’Sullivan 2/1 | Trump 2/5
😲 THAT'S JUST CHEEKY!
🔴🔴 ONE REST - TWO REDS! (O’SULLIVAN 0-3 TRUMP)
Trump decides to smash the pack open and go for it with the rest, and is rewarded with not one but TWO reds, you don't see that too often.
📺 ALL TRUMP SO FAR...
📋 O’SULLIVAN 0-3 TRUMP
Third frame is a scrappy encounter but Trump got the better of the safety exchange as well as the potting stakes. Ronnie finally gets on the scoreboard but can only get eight and when he opens the door again Trump makes no mistake this time and he's giving O'Sullivan absolutely no room to breathe at all.
Ronnie's definitely cold having been sat in his chair for most of this while the pockets look like buckets for Trump.
🙌 RONNIE'S POTTED A BALL! (O’SULLIVAN 0-2 TRUMP)
After 37 minutes of this final, O'Sullivan gets on the scoreboard for the first time as Trump finally makes a mistake - however, his break comes to an end at just eight.
👎 SCRAPPY (O’SULLIVAN 0-2 TRUMP)
Judd's rattled in a couple of good pots but no reward so far - Ronnie's not really found his touch in his safety game either as yet, with pace and connection both poor, while Trump's finding the baulk cushion more often than not.
Ronnie then misses a simple red into the middle pocket than ranked about 1.5 out of ten for difficulty for most of us, let alone him! All's not well with the Rocket...
📋 O’SULLIVAN 0-2 TRUMP (87)
Clinical is the word for Trump so far in this match. Ronnie's not potted a ball yet and that mistake to set Trump up won't go down well. You could excuse him for being a little tentative early on here but his cue ball positioning has been spot-on so far and he's hardly been out of position at all. Another 87 break came with few Hollywood shots but nice clean, efficient break building.
🤦♂️ MISS! (O'SULLIVAN 0-1 TRUMP)
Bad miss from Ronnie in the second frame, leaving an easy tap-in for left-handed Trump. Ronnie looks like the more nervous one out of the two and really just hasn't settled. Let's see if Trump can grab the second frame in one visit as well...
📋 O'SULLIVAN 0-1 TRUMP (89)
Statement of intent from Judd in the opener, showed some real bottle with the opening pot when his cue action was as straight as an arrow. One visit, one frame courtesy of that break of 89. Ronnie will break off in the second after an extended sit down.
FRAME TWO ODDS
Superb start from Trump with a long pot and he's flowing brilliantly, no sign of nerves at all. It's 11/10 he takes the next frame as well, or will the Rocket hit back if he loses the opener? Trump's been 2-0 up in every match so far..
🔥 WHAT. A. START!
🙌 THE BOYS ARE ON THE BAIZE!
The final we all wanted in underway, great atmosphere at Ally Pally and everybody is up for this one...
🔢 BIG MATCH ODDS
O'Sullivan: 2/5 | Highest break: 1/2 | First frame: 4/6
Trump 7/4 | Highest break: 13/8 | First frame: 11/10
Ronnie's a huge odds-on favourite here but remember Trump is one of only two players to beat the Rocket this season and has a decent record overall against the great man with him trailing 9-10. Trump's also won four of the last seven finals they've played in.
📸 READY TO GO!
All smiles, for now....
📽️ 60 SECONDS WITH JUDD TRUMP
📈 PRICE BOOSTS
Some enhanced prices fresh from the Sky Bet trading floor...
- 5/2 - Both players to make 2+ centuries
- 4/1 - R. O'Sullivan to win 10-2, 10-3 or 10-4
- 12/1 - Both players make 3+ centuries