Jimmy White advises Judd Trump to stay focused and keep practicing: 2011 Australian Goldfields Open
English snooker star and living legend, Jimmy White has advised the young Judd Trump to focus on his game and keep practicing if he wants be successful in snooker. Somehow, the new snooker season
has not been going well for Trump, as he faced early exit in 2011 Australian Goldfields Open at the hands of Mark Davis, which also raised a few questions about his future.
England’s Judd Trump had a tremendous finish in the 2010-11 Snooker Season, as he grabbed the first ranking title of his career by winning the China Open, followed by a successful run in 2011 World
Snooker Championship. Though he lost to the current World Snooker Champion, John Higgins, his performance in the championship did stun many critics who thought Trump wouldn’t stand for long in the event.
He pocketed £250,000 that month and bought a car after he flew to Las Vegas. However, his performance in 2011-12 Snooker Season has not been poor to say the least, which is quite alarming for White,
who believes Trump should concentrate on his professional snooker career rather than things of minor importance in life.
While speaking to the local media, White said, “I never listened to anyone when I was Judd’s age. But if he was listening, my advice would be just to keep practicing. Go and have a look at the nightclubs,
by all means, but go easy on the alcohol and don’t step out of your routine and think you can keep coming back.”
The veteran added, “I had a month off here and two months off there, and you just can’t do that. Judd loves to entertain. You can tell snooker still amazes him, that’s why he plays these incredible
shots after he’s won the frame. I was similar, I’d have made a load more centuries if I hadn’t started playing for the crowd after getting to 70.”
The Whirlwind believes young players like Trump need to focus on their cue and should keep practicing at the baize, as people expect a lot from them when they come at the table. The 49-year-old White
is now attending the National Snooker Week organised by World Snooker.
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