Snooker set for new world number one after Judd Trump shocked at China Open

Judd Trump has been beaten early at the China Open (Picture: Getty Images)

Judd Trump looks set to lose his world number one spot this month after a shock first round defeat to Noppon Saengkham at the China Open.

The Thai star downed the former world champion 6-3 in Taiyuan on Sunday, with Trump failing to replicate the form which saw him win the Shanghai Masters earlier this month.

Saengkham managed breaks of 120, 78, 64 and 51 along the way and will take on either Ronnie O’Sull...