RIGHT ON CUE Northern Ireland Open snooker final 2025 LIVE RESULT: Emotional Jack Lisowski STUNS Judd Trump to win HUGE ยฃ100k jackpot.
In a nail-biting final at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Jack Lisowski stunned his long-time friend and rival Judd Trump 9-8 to finally land his first ever ranking title.
The match was best of 17 frames. Trump, the world number 1 and already a multiple champion in Belfast, met Lisowski, considered the best player never to have won a ranking event.
After a tight start, Lisowski claimed the first frame, Trump responded with a 97 break to take the second. From there the two traded blowsโneither able to gain more than a one-frame advantage until the decider.
At 7-6 in Trumpโs favour, Lisowski fought back to 8-7. Trump then forced a decider by taking frame 16, before Lisowski held his nerve in frame 17: after Trump missed a relatively routine red with the rest, Lisowski potted the ball and stayed in the match to convert a 46 break and seal the win.
The Moment
For Lisowski this was more than a title. After six previous ranking final defeatsโincluding three to Trump himselfโhe finally broke through.
He admitted afterwards:
> โI feel like Iโm going to pass outโฆ Itโs so surreal, I feel like Iโm dreaming.โ
Lisowski also wore his late fatherโs lucky socks during the match and dedicated his victory to both his parents. His father had passed away earlier this year.
Trump was nothing but gracious in defeat:
> โI am so pleased for Jack โฆ He fully deserved the win.โ
Prize & Significance
With the win, Lisowski collected the winnerโs share of ยฃ100,000 and lifted the Alex Higgins Trophy.
For Lisowski this victory could mark a turning pointโnot only ending the hoodoo of final losses but pushing him into genuine contender territory for more titles. He said:
> โHopefully this is the start of my career.โ
Why It Matters
It ends one of snookerโs longest waits for a first ranking title by a top-level player.
The friendship and rivalry between Lisowski and Trump added emotional depth.
A dramatic decider in front of a vocal Belfast crowd made for a memorable sporting spectacle.
For Trump, despite the loss, it underscores his consistent presence in finalsโbut also the fine margins at the top.
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