Mark Selby produced a masterclass in resilience and precision to secure a 10-8 victory over Judd Trump, claiming his third UK Championship crown in York on Sunday. The win marked Selby's first triumph in a Triple Crown event since 2021 and his tenth overall, reinforcing his status among snooker's elite.
The four-time Crucible champion set the tone with a scintillating first session on Sunday, establishing a commanding 5-0 lead that left Trump scrambling to respond. 'I set my target every year to win one of these three (Triple Crown) tournaments. It's not easy, but that's my goal,' Selby told BBC Sport. 'You are judged by these Triple Crown events, like the Grand Slams in tennis, so I'm chuffed to win another.'
