Current snooker world No 1 Judd Trump has revealed that he is basically homeless after being forced to move out of Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
Trump relocated to Dubai from the UK in January 2024 but also frequently spends time in Hong Kong. Speaking about it just two months ago, he cited that the decision was based on the better weather and snooker facilities on offer.
However, since the conflict in the Middle East between the United States of America and Iran, Trump has taken himself away from Dubai.
The 36-year-old has been in Thailand recently, practising there ahead of travelling to Yushan, China for the World Open which began on Monday.
And opening up about his predicament, Trump revealed that he and his brother Jack – who lives in Dubai – are now practically homeless.
As quoted by The Sun, the former world champion said: ‘I had to leave [Dubai]. So we went to Bangkok. Yeah, it’s a bit up in the air at the moment really. I don’t really think I can go back at the moment, just in case I get stuck there.
Judd Trump has revealed that he is rendered homeless due to the ongoing Middle East conflict
He has been living in Dubai for more than two years but moved away due to US-Iran tensions
‘[I’m] just kind of looking for somewhere else to live at the moment. At the moment I’ll just base myself in Bangkok. There’s some good practice there. Very well looked after. It’s just all a bit play it day-by-day at the moment.
‘My brother was stuck in Dubai for a little bit so that wasn’t good. Luckily he’s got out now and hopefully things turn around.
‘I managed to practise in Thailand and dedicate myself like I normally would. Just trying to make the best of a bad situation.
‘It’s just difficult at the moment because you don’t know where I’m going to be living.
‘Every day is different. Just living in a hotel for the last few weeks really. It’s not nice to be not at home, not knowing what you’re going to do. I don’t know what I’m going to do after this and stuff like that.
‘It’s just play it day by day, trying my best when I’m out there playing snooker. Away from the table, just take the positives.’
