Vafaei defeated by Trump, advancing him to World Grand Prix semifinals
Judd Trump dominated Hossein Vafaei with a commanding 5-0 victory, advancing to the semi-finals of the World Grand Prix held in Hong Kong. Trump, who currently holds the top spot in world rankings, showcased his skill by achieving four century breaks during the match. He began with an impressive total clearance of 145 and concluded his performance with a remarkable 146, all within a swift 64 minutes.
Despite battling a spinal issue, Vafaei managed to score only 31 points throughout the encounter. With this decisive win, Trump is set to face Stuart Bingham in the semi-finals. Bingham secured his spot by overcoming a 4-2 deficit to triumph over Mark Selby with a close 5-4 finish.
In other matches, Shaun Murphy eliminated veteran player John Higgins with a 5-3 scoreline, setting up a semi-final clash against Neil Robertson. Robertson earned his place by defeating Xiao Guodong, also with a 5-3 result.
