Judd Trump vs Zhang Anda
Brentwood Centre
08.10.2023, 15:00
After defeating Liu Hongyu 6-2 at the Brentwood Center, Judd Trump will play Zhang Anda in the championship match of the English Open on Sunday. Judd Trump comes into this match as a heavy favorite, while Zhang Anda is expected to finish on the losing end as an underdog. After reviewing the match preview, I will post the available betting alternatives below.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Judd Trump - class will always be permanent
In what will be the 39th career ranking event final of Trump's career, Trump will attempt to win the Steve Davis Trophy again, which he won earlier in the year 2020. Trump overcame a 5-2 deficit against John Higgins and is now on track to win his first ranking crown in 19 months, thanks to his comeback victory. Higgins got off to a good start with a break of 124 and appeared to be in good position to win, but his opponent staged an impressive comeback with runs of 88, 111, and 68, respectively. In the early exchanges of his battle with John Higgins, Judd Trump presented an impression of being hopelessly disoriented, and he found himself trailing 5-2 with four rounds still to play. In spite of the fact that his opponent had opportunities to win the match in the eighth round, Trump continued to demonstrate the power scoring that has become his trademark.
Zhang Anda - can the Chinese make history?
Zhang Anda emerged victorious from a far more contentious conflict with his compatriot and fellow Chinese cueist, Liu Hongyu. The fact that this was both players' first time competing at this stage of a ranked event was reflected in the fact that high breaks were difficult to come by at times. The more experienced Zhang was able to take advantage of the game's more chaotic nature to win the first four rounds, giving him a cushion that he continued to build on until he crossed the finish line first. If the player, who is now 31 years old, were to win the English Open championship on Sunday, it would be a significant turning point in his career. Zhang Anda's reputation as possibly the best player who was never placed inside the top 64 in the world was cemented over the course of several years. It wasn't until this year that he was able to correct that statistic, and after his spectacular performances this week, during which he defeated the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, it is certain that he will raise his rating at least into the top 40.
Expert Betting Tips
I believe that this is one of those championships in which the victor may be determined with relative ease. It is possible that Zhang Anda has had a number of impressive performances, as well as luck on his side, which has enabled him to get to this stage. However, Judd Trump is the type of seasoned professional who has been in outstanding form, performing at a high level, and producing quality work thus far. Without a shadow of a doubt, I have complete faith that he will be successful in achieving his goals and claiming a major trophy here.