Snooker news - Trump defeats Robertson in Masters semi-final to set up O'Sullivan showdown
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Updated 19/01/2019 at 23:16 GMT
Judd Trump beat Neil Robertson in the Masters last four to set up a showdown with Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final.
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Trump opened up with breaks of 86 and 73 to gain a 2-0 advantage in what was a nervy encounter, before Australia's Robertson made a 127 clearance to draw level at 2-2.
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Trump seals first Masters final with brilliant break
The mistakes began to mount from both players, who were far from their best, but Trump kept his composure to compile scores of 61, 60 and 68 to clinch crucial frames and emerge with a 6-4 victory.
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Robertson makes brilliant 127 clearance to put pressure on Trump
The final takes place tomorrow, where Trump will face off against O'Sullivan, who O'Sullivan defeated Ding Junhui 6-3 in his semi-final.
The final will be shown live on Eurosport at 13.00 and 18.45 (evening session).
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