MAKE MINE A TREBLE

Trump aiming for a Masters hat-trick at Ally Pally, a venue and tournament he loves

- SHANE MacDERMOTT

DEFENDING champion Judd Trump is relishing the pressure of trying to become a treble Masters champion.

The most prestigious invitational tournament in snooker starts at London's Ally Pally tomorrow.

And potting sensation Trump is hungry to continue his dominance of the event after a season to savour so far.

The world No.2 has already won three major titles this season and reached two other finals.

Victory in the capital would see him pocket the £250,000 first prize and join an elite group of only six other players who have won three or more coveted Masters crowns.

"I love winning, I love the feeling of winning and I absolutely hate the feeling of losing," said Trump.

"That is what spurs me on. I just think that, although there isn't a short shelf life in snooker, I don't want to look back at the end of my career and have missed events and not practised enough.

"We get enough time off in the off-season so when it comes to the season I may as well work, give it my all, and win as many tournaments as possible.