Judd Trump of England competes against Ronnie O'Sullivan of England during their final match at the Snooker Masters 2019 at the Alexandra Palace in London, Britain, Jan 20, 2019. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

LONDON - Judd Trump and Mark Selby both fought hard on Friday to reach the quarterfinals of the Snooker World Championship.

In this April 7, 2018 photo, Mark Selby of England competes during the match against Kyren Wilson of England at 2018 World Snooker China Open tournament in Beijing, capital of China. (Photo / VCG VIA CHINADAILY.COM.CN)

The 20-year-old Yan kept his composure to narrow the gap to one frame but never drew with Trump until lost his first ever last 16 game at the World Championship 13-11

World number one and reigning world champion Trump trailed 5-3 after China's Yan Bingtao after Thursday's opening session but won six frames in a row after the game resumed on Friday.

The 20-year-old Yan kept his composure to narrow the gap to one frame but never drew with Trump until lost his first ever last 16 game at the World Championship 13-11.

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Three-time world champion Selby fought even harder as he struggled with Noppon Saengkham until the deciding frame where he made a century to beat the Thai qualifier 13-12.

Earlier, Mark William, who also won the world champion title three times, beat Stuart Bingham 13-11.

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and China's top player Ding Junhui drew 4-4 after the first session. They will return on Saturday to compete in the second of three sessions. 

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