Judd Trump: 'Class of 92' members Ronnie O'Sullivan, John Higgins and Mark Williams will still be competing at 60 years old
By Will Conroy
Updated 11/11/2025 at 18:35 GMT
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Mark Williams, John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan will still be playing at a "good level" when they are 60 years old, according to world No. 1 Judd Trump. The three players, commonly labelled the 'Class of 92', are still inside the world's top six, and Trump believes they could "comfortably" compete for another decade. Trump suggested their selectiveness over tournaments has played a role.
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Judd Trump believes the ‘Class of 92’ will still be playing at a "good level" when they are 60 years old.
John Higgins, 50, Mark Williams, 50, and Ronnie O’Sullivan, 49, are currently ranked inside the world’s top six, having all turned professional in 1992.
Trump believes this reflects a wider pattern in sport of careers lasting longer, and he hopes he can do something similar.
The world No. 1, currently bidding for a second Champion of Champions title, said to ITV: "I think in sport nowadays you're seeing people do what you didn't think was possible maybe 10 or 15 years ago.
"People's careers are going on more and more. The standard that the guys play at, they're good enough to compete for the next 10, 15 years.
"The way the rankings work, if they're able to win a tournament, then they're safe for the next two years."
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Trump added: "John's just got to the final of the last tournament, Mark's already won a tournament this season.
"I think I'd be disappointed if I couldn't play to a good level at 50, but I think those guys will probably go to 60, quite comfortably.
"It’s just whether they want to keep playing at that age. It depends. See where the money is, and they'll decide from there, I think."
O’Sullivan has played in just four tournaments this season and did not play for three months before last season’s World Championship, which started in April.
Williams, whose recent absence from the International Championship was down to illness, withdrew from the Northern Ireland Open last month, having decided to take a week off after his victory at the Xi’an Grand Prix.
Trump believes this selectiveness has played a role in their longevity, with the 36-year-old looking to adopt a similar approach.
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"I think you've got Ronnie and Mark Williams, I think John's in a bit of a different category, whereas those two are a bit more laid back," Trump said.
"I'm trying to take their kind of game plan where they're starting to miss a few tournaments, and when they do go, they kind of enjoy it a bit more, rather than going through the motions.
"I think also that's something that John's learning. I think John's started to miss a few more."
He added: "Even at my age, I struggle to go to every event like I used to and get that motivation.
"I don't want to get to the point where you're just going through the motions when you get there. I want to keep that excitement and be happy around the table."
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