That was probably some of the best snooker I’ve ever played, over the week as a whole.’ Barry Hawkins is taking the positives from Sunday’s defeat to Judd Trump in the UK Championship final, although there is no question that another defeat in a Triple Crown showpiece does sting.

Judd Trump was forced to work overtime to end his 13-year wait for a second UK Championship title after squeezing past the dogged challenge of Barry Hawkins in York. Trump was stuck in his seat as Hawkins won two in a row to reduce the deficit to a single frame before the world number one pounced on a missed red from his opponent with a 67 break that proved just enough to seal a 10-8 win.

Judd Trump revealed he was relieved to get over the line against Barry Hawkins after holding off a late fightback to secure his second UK Championship crown.

JUDD TRUMP ended a 13-year wait to lift the UK Championship as he banked a sweet £1million Christmas bonus. The Juddernaut has been the sport’s standout performer this term but he was forced to

The 48th edition of the tournament takes place at the Barbican in York. Ronnie O'Sullivan's title defence was ended abruptly by Barry Hawkins, who is now in the last eight.

Judd Trump says there is no substitute for hard work after his ‘no days off’ approach took him to a second UK Championship title on Sunday. The world number one continued his fabulous season so far with a 10-8 win over Barry Hawkins at the Barbican in York, lifting the trophy again 13 years after his first UK triumph.

World No 1 Trump takes on four-time world champion Higgins with a place in the quarter-finals at the Barbican Centre in York on the line

Trump or Hawkins will walk away with a cool £250,000 today. That is the prize for winning the UK Championship. However, the losing finalist will also be well remunerated for their run to today’s showpiece event. The runner-up pockets £100,000.

Judd Trump claims his second UK Championship title with a hard-fought 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins at the Barbican in York.