Judd Trump in line for £1m payday as he closes in on unprecedented double Judd Trump is likely to become the first player to earn £1million in a season The Juddernaut leads Gary Wilson 9-7 in their semi-final at The Crucible If Trump can clinch the trophy he will take his campaign cash to just under £1.1m By Hector Nunns For The Daily Mail Published: 22:31 BST, 3 May 2019 | Updated: 22:58 BST, 3 May 2019 Viewcomments Judd Trump is homing in on a huge double — world champion and the first player to earn £1million in a season. The Juddernaut leads Gary Wilson 9-7 in their semi-final at The Crucible and if Trump, 29, can lift the trophy on Monday he will take his campaign cash to just under £1.1m with the £500,000 first prize. The world No 7 said: 'I would love to be the first player to win £1million in a season, given Ronnie O'Sullivan and others have not done it. I remember being asked a few years ago if snooker gave you enough to earn a living. Judd Trump has the chance to become the first player to earn £1million in a season 'From where we were five or 10 years ago it's unbelievable, I am very happy with the way the game is being run. There are four or five players earning £600k or £700k a year plus.' Wilson, dubbed the 'Gazza of the baize', has the backing of his beloved Newcastle United. The club tweeted: 'Good luck to Newcastle United fan Gary Wilson, facing Judd Trump in the World Championship semi-finals.' The Jessie May Children's Hospice will collect at least £25,000 from sponsors Betfred for century breaks. The total was 84 on Friday with the world championship record of 86 in sight. The Juddernaut leads Gary Wilson 9-7 in their semi-final at The Crucible in Sheffield Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility