体坛英语新闻：Trump lifts first career title in Snooker China Open

BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Rising snooker star Judd Trump pocketed his first-ever ranking event title after overcoming Mark Selby 10-8 in a dazzling China Open final here on Sunday.

Selby, ranked 4th in the world, bounced back from 6-3 down to level at 8-8. Trump held his nerves to clinch a nail-biting 17th frame before sealing the victory in the 18th, leaving Selby repenting on missing his second major title.

"I still feel a bit unreal," the 21-year-old said of his first trophy after nearly six-year waiting.

"It came from nowhere and suddenly this week. I felt confident and played really well today."

After turning professional in 2005, Trump spent longer time than expected to become a champion and has been under criticism for failing to meet expectations.

The world number 24 was glad to prove himself in Beijing. "It' s unbelievable feeling since no one expected you to do it. People will take note that I realize I'm a good player and I can do it.

His best performance before came in 2008, when he advanced into Grand Prix semifinals.

In Beijing, Trump knocked in two 104 breaks to open up a 3-1 advantage. He could have edged ahead 6-2 before the interval but allowed Selby come from behind to clinch the eighth frame 66-65.

Selby regrouped with a good run in the evening to make it eight all, but he was never ahead despite three century breaks. Trump took the final two frames to triumph.

"It's a great final, great to be involved," said Selby. "Judd played fantastic. He fully deserved to win."

Selby was also impressed by the way Trump coped with pressure in his first final.

"Every time I came close and gave him pressure, he seemed to produce good frame and got the lead again.

"It's disappointing to lose in any final. But Judd played very well and I couldn't do much. I tried hard and played good snooker.

"He's been a good player for a while and was excellent in his first final," he added.

The 27-year-old, known as the "Jester from Leicester," reached the final of the German Masters but was looking for his first major title since winning the Welsh Open three years ago.