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Tears Flow in Belfast as Fan-Favourite Secures First Ever Ranking Title at NI Open Months After Father's Death
Judd Trump aims for his 31st ranking title while Jack Lisowski seeks his first after personal loss; the winner will claim a £100,000 prize at the final.
- At Waterfront Hall on Sunday, Jack Lisowski beat Judd Trump 9-8 to claim his first ranking title, winning the £100,000 top prize before 1,500 spectators.
- After years of near-misses, Jack Lisowski had lost six previous ranking finals and earlier this year lost his father while competing at the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.
- Tied 4-4 after the opening session, Trump and Lisowski exchanged notable breaks including Trump's 85 and Lisowski's 84, 60, and 46 in a tightly fought match.
- After the final, Jack Lisowski dedicated his victory to his late father and called Trump the closest thing he has to a brother, while Trump said `I’m so pleased for Jack`.
- For Lisowski, new equipment and coaching with Chris Henry and a new cue and new tip fueled his resurgence, while Trump, world number one, extends a protracted drought for silverware.
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Churchdown snooker star Jack Lisowski dedicates victory to his late father after breaking his ranking title duck with Northern Ireland Open triumph
CHURCHDOWN’S Jack Lisowski ended his 15-year wait for a world ranking title as he beat his best friend Judd Trump 9-8 in a dramatic finish at the BetVictor Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
·Gloucester, United Kingdom
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Emotional Jack Lisowski breaks down after Northern Ireland Open win amid Judd Trump remark - The Mirror
Jack Lisowski won his first ever ranking title at the Northern Ireland Open, beating Judd Trump 9-8 in a thrilling final in Belfast - with tears flowing in the aftermath
·London, United Kingdom
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Tears flow in Belfast as fan-favourite secures first ever ranking title at NI Open months after father's death
Jack Lisowski has confessed he returned to snooker too early following his father's sudden death. He was competing at the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong in March when he learned of his dad's passing
·Belfast, United Kingdom
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