Judd Trump’s personal life has once again captured the attention of snooker fans, with the relationship between the former world champion and Hong Kong figure skater Maisy Ma becoming a major talking point away from the table.
Trump and Ma have been linked since 2024, when the snooker star publicly acknowledged that he had a Hong Kong girlfriend. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Trump revealed that his relationship with Ma had become an important part of his life and even described his girlfriend as a major reason behind his decision to spend more time in Hong Kong.
Now, attention is turning toward what could be an even bigger milestone: marriage.
The reported plans have naturally sparked excitement among fans who have followed Trump’s journey both inside and outside snooker. For a player who has spent much of his career under intense sporting pressure, his relationship with Ma has offered a different side of his life — one centred on companionship, happiness and personal stability.
Trump has previously spoken warmly about the influence of having someone special in his life. He explained that relationships and family can provide different motivations as a player gets older, revealing how important it was for him to make his partner and family proud.
Their relationship has also been closely connected with Trump’s new life in Hong Kong. The Englishman became a Hong Kong resident in December 2024 through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, with reports at the time highlighting his relationship and his growing connection to the city.
Ma, meanwhile, has her own sporting background. The Hong Kong native is a former competitive figure skater and television personality, having represented Hong Kong internationally. Her sporting experience gives her an understanding of the demands that come with competing at the highest level — something that may have helped strengthen the bond between the pair.
For Trump, whose career has been defined by major titles, spectacular breaks and his status among snooker’s leading players, a wedding would represent a very different kind of achievement. Rather than another trophy or ranking milestone, it would mark a deeply personal moment in his life.
Fans are likely to be particularly interested in the couple’s next steps, from the possibility of an engagement announcement to details surrounding a future ceremony. Trump has generally maintained a relatively private approach to his personal life, meaning any major announcement involving Ma would attract considerable attention.
Their story has already taken them from an early connection at the 2022 Masters in Hong Kong to a relationship that became publicly known two years later. Trump said they had initially stayed in touch before reconnecting and making a greater effort to spend time together.
If marriage plans are indeed confirmed, the next chapter promises to be one of the most personal moments of Trump’s life.
For a snooker star accustomed to standing alone under the spotlight, saying “I do” alongside Maisy Ma would be a celebration far removed from the pressure of the baize — and one that could give fans an entirely new reason to celebrate his success.
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