Selby claims title in nerve-wracking finale as Trump's dominance ends.
Mark Selby, 42, broke his Championship of Champions hood and won the coveted trophy for the first time in a nail-biting contest against fellow world number one Judd Trump.
Playing to an electric home crowd at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, the four-time world champion showed immense grit and tactical acumen to outlast his opponent. The match was marked by long, grueling safety battles that kept both players on edge.
Trump started brightly with two century breaks but struggled to find consistency as Selby gradually took control of the game. A 138 break from the Englishman proved pivotal in his resurgence, followed by a remarkable sequence of three centuries to seal victory.
Selby's triumph marked an emotional milestone for the Leicester native, who acknowledged that winning this title was "a privilege". In contrast, Trump conceded defeat, admitting he lacked form and struggled with his cue, which has been causing him issues throughout the season.
Mark Selby, 42, broke his Championship of Champions hood and won the coveted trophy for the first time in a nail-biting contest against fellow world number one Judd Trump.
Playing to an electric home crowd at Leicester's Mattioli Arena, the four-time world champion showed immense grit and tactical acumen to outlast his opponent. The match was marked by long, grueling safety battles that kept both players on edge.
Trump started brightly with two century breaks but struggled to find consistency as Selby gradually took control of the game. A 138 break from the Englishman proved pivotal in his resurgence, followed by a remarkable sequence of three centuries to seal victory.
Selby's triumph marked an emotional milestone for the Leicester native, who acknowledged that winning this title was "a privilege". In contrast, Trump conceded defeat, admitting he lacked form and struggled with his cue, which has been causing him issues throughout the season.
selby played like a robot tho, that 138 break from him was insane 
. but anyway, nice to see selby finally get that championship title, he must be super happy now 
. cant say I'm too invested in snooker though, it's not really my thing... just glad i got to watch some great cueing action 
! selby's got skills for days, and to come out on top against trump like that? 
it's not just about winning, it's about mental toughness too - both guys gave it their all, but only one could take home the trophy. i'm loving selby's humble reaction, too - he knows this is a big deal for him, and rightfully so 
. as for trump, we've all been there with a slow patch in form... might be time to regroup and come back stronger? 
selby's been saying he wanted this trophy for ages now, and to see him finally get it is amazing. can't wait to see what he does next season
i mean, 4 world championships already and now this one too? his comeback was insane, i loved how he took control of that game 
and that safety battle was pure drama 
selby's got the trophy and the bragging rights for another year 
lets be real though, whoever plays him next is gonna have their work cut out 
. trump's still a legend but selby's got some serious skills now too 
this guy's determination is truly inspiring 
he showed us all what it means to grind hard and stay focused under pressure, even when it seems like everything's against you 
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! I mean, can you even? The way they've structured the story is so clear and concise, it's like a masterclass in journalism. And that last sentence about Trump conceding defeat... nice touch 
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. I loved how he took control of the game after Trump started strong - that 138 break from him was massive 
... about time, right? I mean, four world championships is impressive, but come on, it's not like he's been dominating the sport for years (wink). Trump's downfall was expected, tbh - two century breaks aren't gonna cut it if you can't maintain consistency. Guess that 138 break from Selby really turned the tables... or maybe it just proved how much more clutch he is than T-Trump 
. On a more serious note, congrats to Selby on his win - Leicester must be loving him right now 
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It was like they were in a real-life video game! Trump's loss is no doubt due to him being off form, but you've got to give credit where credit is due - Selby played an absolute masterclass and his confidence must be sky-high right now 
. I mean, can you imagine how sweet it feels to break that Championship of Champions hood?!