Jimmy White beats Judd Trump to reach last-16 in Leicester
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy White claimed his first professional win over Judd Trump as he moved into the last-16 of the WST Classic in Leicester. In doing so, White matched his record set at the recent German Masters when he became the first player in his 60s to reach the last-16 of a ranking event since Eddie Charlton in 1992. The last five times we’ve played he’s beaten me, so this is a big win for me.” White was due to make a swift return to action in Tuesday’s evening session against Pang Junxu, who whitewashed compatriot Si Jiahui.
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