An Intense Rivalry

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump have been locked in a fierce rivalry on the snooker table for years. In fact, some fans have even dubbed it "snooker's greatest feud." The two players have faced off in 12 finals, with Trump emerging victorious in seven of those meetings.

Neck and Neck

Across their 31 matches, O'Sullivan and Trump have been evenly matched. O'Sullivan holds a slim lead with 16 wins compared to Trump's 15. However, when it comes to tournament finals, Trump has the edge, winning five out of 12.

Records and Achievements

Combined, O'Sullivan and Trump have played a staggering 2,896 professional matches. O'Sullivan takes the top spot when it comes to wins, maximum breaks, and prize money. He has also clinched more tournament victories, including a remarkable seven World Championships, while Trump has one under his belt from 2019.

A Memorable Encounter

The most recent meeting between the two rivals took place in the final of the 2022 Champion of Champions tournament. O'Sullivan emerged victorious with a 10-6 win, but not without controversy. During the match, O'Sullivan refused to shake Trump's hand after he scored a maximum break.

Snooker's Greatest Ever Rivalry?

Many fans believe that the O'Sullivan-Trump feud is the greatest rivalry snooker has ever seen. One fan argued that it's the biggest rivalry in terms of sheer quality, while another claimed that it surpasses the legendary rivalries of Hendry and White or Davis and Higgins because of the competitiveness between O'Sullivan and Trump.

A Surprising Appearance

Despite their clashes on the table, Trump showed up at the London premiere of O'Sullivan's new film, "Ronnie O'Sullivan: The Edge of Everything." The 34-year-old was spotted on the red carpet, showing that even fierce rivals can put their differences aside.

A camera crew had exclusive access to O'Sullivan's seventh world title win for an Amazon Prime Video documentary, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at his triumph.