Trump makes 147 in win against Ng in China

World number one Judd Trump made the ninth 147 break of his career on the way to a 5-2 win against Ng On-yee at the Xi'an Grand Prix in China.

The maximum was his first since 2022 and came in the fifth frame of the 2019 men's world champion's victory against the three-time women's world champion.

"It's been a while. A lot of other people have been making 147s and making it look easy," said England's Trump. "I feel it was about time I made one.

"It was special to make one in China, the atmosphere was very good out there."

There have been 12 maximums so far this season - the record is 15, recorded in the 2024-25 season.

"It's a little bit surprising everyone has been making them," added Trump.

"I think the standard of play has just improved. Everybody seems to want to make maximums now."

Hong Kong's Ng took the first frame of the match with a 74 break but Trump knocked in breaks of 100, 94 and the 147 on his way to victory and a second-round tie against Welshman Matthew Stevens.

Reigning men's world champion Zhao Xintong beat fellow Chinese player Wang Xinbo 5-2, while Australian Neil Robertson was a 5-1 winner against Irish teenager Leone Crowley.

Welshman Jak Jones beat compatriot Dylan Emery 5-1 and defending champion Kyren Wilson was given a walkover after Marco Fu withdrew.