Judd Trump must fend off snooker’s old guard to win World Championship

Mark Williams, 47, and 46-year-olds Ronnie Sullivan and John Higgins complete the last four

Pa Sport Staff
Thursday 28 April 2022 11:53 BST
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Mark Williams is one of three veterans into the last four (Martin Rickett/PA)
Mark Williams is one of three veterans into the last four (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)

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It is the first time since 1999 that Mark Williams, Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins, all of whom turned professional in 1992, have reached the last four of the World Championship in the same year.

Between them, they boast 13 world titles, 36 ‘triple crowns’ – comprising the World and UK Championships and the Masters title – and a total of 93 career ranking crowns.

Judd Trump, who came on strong in his last-eight clash with Stuart Bingham, is the man charged with preventing the veterans strengthening their hold on the famous trophy.

Mark Williams v Judd Trump (PA Graphics)
Mark Williams v Judd Trump (PA Graphics) (PA Graphics)
Ronnie O’Sullivan v John Higgins (PA Graphics)
Ronnie O’Sullivan v John Higgins (PA Graphics) (PA Graphics)

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