Semi-final on knife-edge as Judd Trumps dogged Ding

Judd Trump might come a close second in the popularity stakes to Ding Junhui in China but in Sheffield it is a no-contest.

Although Ding lives in the Steel City during the season, it is Trump the Crucible crowds have taken to their hearts in the last fortnight and he was tonight back in the frame for Betfred.com World Championship glory.