Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Judd Trump: Who Is The Real Snooker Champion 2024

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump are undeniably two of the foremost snooker players in the industry. While the latter is a former World Champion and World number one, one of the current positions is filled in by the 7-time world champion, Ronnie O’Sullivan. Now with the records they hold and the skills each possesses unique to oneself, added on by O’Sullivan’s remark, the further bets hold undying excitement.

O’Sullivan and Trump as a competitive duo can be at times equaled to Federer and Djokovic of the snooker industry. However, while their greatness stands to be compared, it is also each their own, making them irreplaceable. From the former duo’s recent match against each other, O’Sullivan subtly points out just that in his X post. A focus on the competition and the skills in place.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has winning words for Judd Trump

The 7-time World Champion recently took to his X handle to share his reaction to his recent win. On the 21st of January, O’Sullivan and Judd Trump went against each other at the World Grand Prix final. After a see-saw battle, and O’Sullivan gaining momentum mid-way, with 10-7 it was ultimately the triumph of the 48-year-old. Following the victory, O’Sullivan wrote, “I enjoyed that tonight. It’s always a tough game against Judd, hes an exceptional player. But I did have fun tonight.” 

“You have to battle against Judd because he is a warrior. For me, he is the favorite for the World Championship this year – he is strong,” O’Sullivan said following his win. As of 21st January, the duo has supposedly gone against each other for a total of 26 times. Interestingly, the tally has been split in equal between the two. The equaled battle further adds to the speculations and anticipation of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump leading the other for the 2024 championship with outer feats.

The duo’s snooker journey towards championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump each started at a time most suitable for them. In 1992 and 2005 respectively. However, while the number of seasons and matches played remain to hold a difference, the average interestingly places them on the same scale. With 1,503 matches and 1,409 victories O’Sullivan’s winning percentage reads 70.83%. And with 1,127 matches and 998 victories, the average stands the same for Trump.

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For further tables, the English Open, Wuhan Open, and Northern Ireland Open add to Judd Trump’s most recent of wins. As for Ronnie O’Sullivan, the UK Championship, Grand Prix Finals, and Master 2024 frame the glistening resume. With varying views, each runs a path of equals for some and a path of superiority for the rest. But a great calling a fellow player great can end only one way.

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