On April 28, 2024, world No. 2 snooker player Judd Trump expressed his views on the future of the game in the latest interview.
Trump insisted that he would not participate in those invitational series that were only for money, insisting on only participating in regular tournaments with a deep historical background.
At the same time, he mentioned one person, O'Sullivan, who has a huge influence on the snooker world, believing that only the retirement of the legendary player can cause "harm" to the snooker world.
Trump mentioned that in the past, some organizations did try to contact him and invite him to participate in snooker competitions similar to the golf LIV series, which attracted the attention of many athletes because of the high prize money.
Trump scoffed at this, believing that this kind of event lacks the challenge and competitive spirit that snooker should have. He firmly believes that victory is only extraordinarily sweet when it is a challenging and historic arena.
"While everyone wants to make more money, for me, now is not the time to pursue money," he said. He'd rather earn the prize money he deserves through his own efforts on the field than by participating in invitational tournaments that are set up for money.
In this interview, Trump also talked about another superstar in the snooker world - Ronnie O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan is not only the world's No. 1 player, but also an iconic figure in the snooker world.
Trump admitted that O'Sullivan's retirement will be a big loss for the snooker world, because his popularity and influence are incomparable to anyone else.
Trump also showed a high level of professionalism when talking about his attitude towards the game. He mentioned that in the recent game against Tom Ford, although the ball felt a little slow, he was still able to adjust his form and be patient.
He stressed that the lead made early in the race is very important to help the athletes have a psychological advantage. He said that even if the game doesn't go well, he will try to stay calm and look for opportunities.
Judd Trump's series of views and attitudes not only show his work ethic and sense of responsibility as a top athlete, but also reflect his deep affection and respect for the sport of snooker.
Whether he can continue to adhere to his work ethic and continue to shine in the world of snooker will be the focus of attention of all snooker lovers. For the sport of snooker, Trump's every appearance is not only a game, but also a maintenance of tradition and expectations for the future.