In the Northern Ireland Open final, Jack Lisowski defeated world number one Judd Trump 9-8 to win his first-ever ranking event title.
Trump’s quest for his first title since December 2024 continued with the 34-year-old’s seventh ranking event decision coming out of the final.
Lisowski now has the opportunity to win the £100,000 prize money that was previously awarded to the Alex Higgins Trophy.
tight final for Lisowski
On his sixth attempt, Lisowski won the first frame of the second half with a break of 97 before clinching the third.
A century from Lisowski tied the match after Trump restored his one-frame lead in the fifth and fourth frames after winning.
The 34-year-old was positioned well to win the game 4-3, but Trump took advantage of it and went ahead.
Before the break, Lisowski won the final frame to start a thrilling second session.
After the break, it was still a close game, with Lisowski leveling once more in the 10th with Trump winning the opening frame, helped by an 82-run run.
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Source: BBC
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