Mark Williams vs Judd Trump Preview & Prediction | 2025 World Snooker Championship | Semi-Final
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Veteran Mark Williams’ reward for defeating old rival John Higgins is a semi-final against world number one Judd Trump, who will take some stopping in Sheffield.
Start date/time: Thursday 1st May, 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – BBC & TNT Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website & discovery+ / US – Cannot be streamed
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Mark Williams vs Judd Trump prediction
Mark Williams held off a stunning John Higgins fightback in their Class of 92’ contest in the quarter-finals, potting a sensational blue on his way to a clutch clearance in the deciding frame to win 13-12.
The Welsh Potting Machine was 12-8 up over his great rival but Higgins reeled off four straight frames to force a dramatic final frame.
Williams, a three-time world champion, now faces Judd Trump in a repeat of the 2024 Saudi Arabia Masters final, which the latter clinched 10-9.
World number one Trump withstood a barrage of incredible potting from Luca Brecel in the quarter-final to continue his bid for a second world title.
The Bristolian won all five frames in the Wednesday evening session, underlining his status as the tournament favourite with some incredible break-building. Having earlier pocketed £100k for reaching 100 centuries in the 2024-25 season, Trump hit is 104th against Brecel – a new record for the tour.
Despite all his experience and his unshakeable temperament, Williams will surely find it difficult to contain Trump, who came through a real test in the last eight that will only serve to boost his confidence further.
For extra value, consider backing the Ace in the Pack to overcome a handicap in this semi-final, with his scoring power likely proving too strong for Williams.
Mark Williams vs Judd Trump tip: Judd Trump to win with -5.5 frames handicap
