Hawkins Demolishes Trump in Manchester Showdown
World No.1 Judd Trump suffered a shock exit from the 2025 Tour Championship after a comprehensive 10-5 quarterfinal defeat against Barry Hawkins at Manchester Central. The match saw a dramatic momentum shift that left the snooker world buzzing.

Match Breakdown

• Early Promise: Trump started strong, claiming a 2-1 lead with typical break-building fluency
• Hawkins' Hurricane: The Englishman responded with six consecutive frame wins (Frames 4-9)
• Trump's Brief Resurgence: A magnificent 103 break in Frame 10 offered temporary relief
• Clincher Frames: Hawkins sealed victory with punishing breaks of 121 and 81 in the closing stages

Post-Match Reactions
"I'm absolutely over the moon," said Hawkins after claiming his biggest win of the season. "Beating the world number one is never easy, but I capitalized when it mattered. The six-frame streak gave me the cushion I needed against someone as dangerous as Judd."

The victory continues Hawkins' impressive form following his 10-1 demolition of Shaun Murphy in the previous round. The 45-year-old veteran has now recorded seven century breaks in his last two matches.

Tournament Update

• Next Challenge: Hawkins awaits the winner of Higgins vs Xiao Guodong semifinal
• Other Quarterfinals: Mark Selby leads Neil Robertson 7-1 after an evening session masterclass
• Stat Watch: Higgins holds a 5-3 overnight advantage with three century breaks (including 137 and 126)

Tactical Analysis
Hawkins' win was built on:

1. Superior safety play (78% success rate vs Trump's 65%)
2. Clinical long potting (42% conversion rate)
3. Composure under pressure (won 5/6 close frames)

This result marks Trump's earliest exit in a ranking event since the 2024 British Open, raising questions about his form ahead of the World Championship.