Judd Trump’s hopes of landing a second world snooker title were shattered by qualifier Jak Jones in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible.

Jak Jones pulled off a major upset against former champion Judd Trump to book his place in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship for the first time. The 30-year-old reached the quarter-finals on his Crucible debut last year but his only previous appearance in the last four of a ranking event was at the 2022 Gibraltar Open.

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J ak Jones couldn’t believe Judd Trump’s pace of play at times during their World Snooker Championship quarter-final, with Trump admitting he struggled for rhythm during his shock defeat to the Welshman. Jones upset the world number two in an impressive 13-9 victory, booking his spot in the Crucible semis for the first time in his career.

Judd Trump believes Jak Jones' slow play was one of the reasons behind his poor showing in their World Championship quarter-final.

Judd Trump’s hopes of landing a second world snooker title were shattered by qualifier Jak Jones in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible. Jones, the world number 44, capitalised on an error-strewn display by the 2019 champion to turn an 8-8 overnight tie into a 13-9 win and reach the last four for the first time.

Jak Jones has landed the biggest win of his career by stunning Judd Trump 13-9 at the Crucible to reach the World Snooker Championship semi-finals for the first time. Trump arrived in Sheffield as second favourite to lift the trophy after a superb season ...

Judd Trump admits Jak Jones fully deserved to beat him after suffering a surprise quarter-final exit at the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday. The world No 2 lost 13-9 to his Welsh opponent, who has reached the semi-final at the Crucible for the first time in his career.

Judd Trump on World Championship loss to Jak Jones - Jones, the world number 44, capitalised on an error-strewn display by the 2019 champion to turn an 8-8 overnight tie into a 13-9 win.