So the stage is set for a Masters final with two of the most exciting players in the game. The youthful Judd Trump and his learned opponent Ronnie O’Sullivan.
On paper Judd could be seen as the underdog in this war of attrition but Judd has beaten Ronnie before. To win Judd must keep negativity out of his head. If any such idea creeps into his head Ronnie will pounce on him and punish him through heavy scoring.
Similarly Ronnie’s weakness is to come late out of the starting blocks. Any player who draws him must amass frames in this period or O’Sullivan will kick into gear. Judd is that lucky soul this time and has the added pressures of facing a London crowd and the nerves of reaching his first Masters Final.
Trump has to combine his long potting and naughty snooker with controlled safety play and logical shot choices. If he does he has a great chance of winning but otherwise he will again be a runner up and Ronnie will rule the palace once again.
