Snooker star Judd Trump reveals what motivates him most as he admits he’s desperate to ‘go to the next level’

JUDD TRUMP wants to enter Sport’s Big Boys league in terms of cash – and see his bank balance mushroom.

The Juddernaut has been the star performer this season in snooker, winning more than £1million from 11 tournament appearances.

Half of that dosh has come from winning the Saudi Masters and UK Championship, two of the big four events.

The world No1 has quit the UK and divides his time between the Middle East and Hong Kong, where he can see his girlfriend Maisy Ma, a figure skater.

Snooker does not pay its stars the same money as Premier League football or the NFL in the United States.

But aspirational Trump, 35, wants to become even richer – especially if he lifts more titles in 2025.

Trump, the 2019 world champion, said: “I’ve been able to look after myself a bit more and give myself a better life over the past year.

“I’m still doing the same and concentrating on the snooker.

“But I’m able to do it with more aspirations and live a better lifestyle at the same time.

“Spending time in Hong Kong and Dubai is more inspirational for me.

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“I think I need that to go to the next level whether that’s winning more tournaments or winning more money to afford these things.

“For me, I need inspiration from seeing people more well off than me and want to be in that position.”

Trump is currently in fourth place on the list of all-time ranking event winners, having won 30 ranking titles.