Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Judd Trump Wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters

Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)
Judd Trump is crowned champion of the first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters in Riyadh. (SPA)

The first edition of Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters concluded on Saturday with Judd Trump crowned champion.

Saudi Arabian Billiard and Snooker Federation President Nasser Al-Shammari crowned the English player champion after his victory against Welshman Mark Williams, three-time world champion, after a 9-hour battle, during which the two stars played 19 rounds.

The tournament started on August 30 and took place at Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex in Riyadh. Snooker players from several countries participated.



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Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
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Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
Argentina's Lionel Messi was involved in both goals on Thursday night, setting up the second for Lautaro Martinez in the 88th minute and extending his tournament assists record to 18. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images

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