Snooker: Trump to face Fu, tips Robertson for title

Snooker: Trump to face Fu, tips Robertson for title
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Summary Judd Trump beat Stuart Carrington 10-6 in the second round of the World Championship.

SHEFFIELD (AFP) - Judd Trump will play Hong Kong s Marco Fu in the second round of the World Championship following his 10-6 win over Stuart Carrington on Thursday.

Trump, the 2011 finalist, led 7-2 overnight and although made to work harder than forecast on Thursday he still finished the match with a century break.

"I m just going to focus on my own game," Trump told the BBC. "There s obviously a lot of anticipation this year.

"My results have shown that I m playing some good stuff, I felt like I played well over the past two days.

"There s obviously a few things I need to work on but other than that I feel very confident."

However, asked who was the favourite for this year s tournament, Judd steered clear of tipping multiple world champion Ronnie O Sullivan and went for Australia s Neil Robertson, the 2010 winner, and title-holder Mark Selby.

"In my eyes, I think Neil s probably the underdog," Trump said.

"I think Neil s favourite to win the tournament. Neil and Mark are going to be the toughest two. 

"Ronnie is obviously a good player but I m confident of beating anyone."

Shaun Murphy, the 2005 champion and current Masters title holder, completed a 10-3 win over Finland s Robin Hull.
 

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