Trump beats Wilson to clinch second Shanghai crown
World number one Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time.
Judd Trump, the world's top-ranked snooker player, secured his second Shanghai Masters crown by defeating Kyren Wilson 11-6 in a thrilling final. The 36-year-old Trump, who had led 7-3 after the first session, demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill to claim the first major event of the 2026-27 snooker season.
Wilson, the 2025 tournament champion, held a narrow lead of 8-4 at one point, but Trump rebounded by taking three consecutive frames, including a decisive 5-0 win in the final session. The Shanghai Masters, while not a ranking event, boasts a substantial prize pool of £210,000 for Trump and £105,000 for Wilson.
Trump's journey to the title was marked by a victory over Barry Hawkins, John Higgins, and reigning world champion Wu Yize. The Shanghai Masters, featuring 24 players from the world rankings, Chinese players, and four wildcards, returned to the calendar after a two-year hiatus. The next main ranking tournament, the China Open, will commence on August 8th in Taiyuan, with Trump set to face Noppon Saengkham in his opening match.
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