Ding, making his 19th appearance in the annual invitational tournament, edged out veteran Mark Williams 6-5 in the first round to set up a clash with Trump. The world No. 9 made a strong start with a 3-1 lead, but lost the following five frames in a row.

World number one Judd Trump won five successive frames after the interval to beat China's Ding Junhui 6-3 in their Masters quarter-final at Alexandra Palace.A flurry of brilliant break-building from the Englishman meant Ding,

Judd Trump surges into Masters semi-finals with victory over Ding Junhui - The world number one reeled off five successive frames after trailing 3-1.

Judd Trump reeled off five frames on the spin to defeat Ding Junhui at the Masters, coming from 3-1 behind to win 6-3.

World number one Judd Trump will play world champion Kyren Wilson in the last four of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui.

Judd Trump is not sure he will ever silence his critics, but hopes he will ‘shut people up’ a bit by winning the Masters this weekend. The world number one has looked brilliant at Alexandra Palace this week and has booked his spot in the semi-final after a 6-3 win over Ding Junhui on Friday afternoon.