Breaking: Mark Selby Takes 6-2 Lead Over Defending Champion Judd trump in UK Championship final
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York, Dec. 7 - Mark Selby surged ahead of world number one judd Trump with a 6‑2 advantage in teh opening session of the UK Championship final. The two‑time champion displayed near‑flawless snooker to dominate the first five frames.
Session Overview
selby, appearing in his 15th Triple Crown final, opened with a 77 clearance that snatched the opening frame from Trump. He then secured the second frame after a tactical battle on the yellow and compiled a 97 break to lead 3‑0.
Trump, holding a 68‑point lead, missed a crucial red to the right‑middle. Selby capitalised with a 70 clearance, extending his lead to 4‑0.By the fifth frame,Selby had recorded ten consecutive frames against Trump,recalling their clash in November’s Champion of Champions final.
Despite the pressure, Trump responded with breaks of 74 and 75, narrowing the gap to 6‑4 before Selby closed the afternoon session with another half‑century.
