It’s one of my favourite places to come and it always spurs me on when I come here,” Trump told Eurosport.
“I didn’t start off flying but the last couple of matches and the last six or seven frames I felt very good out there. I can’t think of what to say when I win it’s happening too often!
“This tournament five years ago was the start of the improvement I’ve had. Every time I come here I play in front of this crowd which is so special and it spurs me on for the rest of the season. To win a title four times is unbelievable.
“Chris has had a brilliant week, he’s improved dramatically over the last 12 months and I’m sure he’ll be back.”
Winning the shoot out was magical, but to get a the final in front of a crowd like this,” Wakelin told Eurosport. This arena is like nothing I’ve ever experienced in my life. If I could pick someone to play in a final like this it would be Judd. I know that one day I have to beat him. I think he’s paid his mortgage off beating me over the years.
Twelve months ago I had not won a month for three or four months. The shootout was the jewel in the crown but the last 12 months has been truly phenomenal.”
On this occasion a 129-break, Wakelin
applauded from his seat as Trump reached three figures. Truly stupendous snooker. And fitting that it sees him win his third straight tournament and pick up the Alex Higgins Trophy for the fourth time.
