China News Client, July 19th, according to the World Taiwan Union News, Judd Trump, who is about to embark on the defending tour of the World Championships, admits that this tournament is exciting, and he is optimistic about winning again. Having proven his strength, the next thing to do is to stay in shape."​​​​

Profile picture: Trump in the game

　　Last year, Trump defeated John Higgins 18:9 in the World Championship finals and crowned the world champion for the first time while achieving three Grand Slam slams. So far this season, he has already won six ranking championships and is in a hot state.

　　However, since the World Championships were moved to the Crucible Theatre in 1977, among the players who won the World Championships for the first time, no one has ever finished defending. This will be Trump's next challenge.

　　"I have no pressure, because none of the greatest players in the sport can break this rule. It will definitely be special this time. Even if there is no spectator on the scene, the feeling of entering the stadium will be very special. I will enjoy it."

　　"I think everyone may have worried that the game will not run. After all, the preparation work is very difficult. Every staff member is great, and this event is really exciting."

　　The current snooker world championships will be held from July 31 to August 16, and the qualifying matches will be held from July 21 to 28. The draw of the qualifying breakout players will take place on July 29, when a complete draw will be generated.

　　According to the current situation, Trump, the top seed, is located in the first half. Chinese player Yan Bingtao is in this half. In addition, there are Stephen Maguire, Mark Allen, who has been in good shape recently, and Trump and last year. John Higgins.

　　Compared with Mark Williams, Ding Junhui, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby, Neil Robertson and others in the second half, Trump's defending trip has a good sign .

　　Regarding the defending, Trump said frankly, "I have proved my strength, and the next thing I have to do is to stay in shape." (End)​​​​