Judd Trump is the best snooker player the sport has ever seen, ahead of the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry.

That is the view of Luca Brecel, who lost to the Englishman in the quarter-finals last night.

After the match, Brecel said: "You have many players who can score unbelievably, but he backs it up with great safety and great long-potting.

"That’s incredibly difficult and that’s the reason he’s number one.

"I think he’s been the best player for maybe the last five years, so it’s no surprise.

"He actually always plays like a number one. I think some years maybe the number one wasn’t as good as him.

"I think he’s probably the best number one that’s ever been, maybe."