Trump relieved to resist Carter charge

SNOOKER: Masters champion Judd Trump beat Ali Carter 10-6 at Cheltenham Racecourse to win the World Grand Prix.

World number five Trump led 6-3 on the back of breaks of 113 and 132.

But Carter, whose last rankings title was the 2016 World Open, fought back to 7-6 before Trump won three straight frames to seal victory.

It is a third title of the season for Trump, who also beat Ronnie O’Sullivan to win the Northern Ireland Open in November.

Trump collects a cheque for £100,000 after claiming the 10th ranking title of his career at the age of 29 with Carter earning £40,000.

“It was so hard today — I think Ali’s safety play is far superior to what I’ve faced,” said Trump. “Even from 6-3, he still had a chance to go 7-7 and I didn’t really do much wrong.”