Trump vs Zhao Xintong Prediction

Judd is back. We're witnessing a true leader in the rankings right now. There's a confidence that he'll tweak the luck factor a bit and clinch a title this season. The flaws in his game are diminishing, and the results are showing. There were some concerns after losing the Champions Tournament final, but those were dispelled in Riyadh. He won his first match convincingly.

Trump started the tournament from the quarterfinals and breezed through it. Mark Williams was defeated 4-0. Honestly, you felt a bit sorry for the veteran, as he seemed like a passenger in Saudi Arabia. The snooker player managed only 13 consecutive points, and in three frames, he practically scored nothing. Judd, on the other hand, seemed to be playing against himself and managed to rack up two centuries with a maximum of 102 points. A more than commanding victory.

Zhao's form is quite solid, as he's demonstrated over the past month. The Chinese player might face defeats, but his strength lies in consistently finding solutions to navigate tough situations. Yes, he recently suffered a loss to Trump, where nothing seemed to go his way. However, this time, there will be a different table and a different match format.

In the Riyadh quarterfinal, Xintong defeated Shaun Murphy (4-2). The Chinese player clinched the final two frames. Fans surely enjoyed the match, as both opponents showcased high precision in their shots. Zhao, as usual, dazzled with four half-centuries, while Murphy managed to secure a century. It was an intriguing match with closely contested frames. It's worth noting that Zhao prevailed despite Murphy's solid performance. But will this help him in the semifinals? More on that below.