Kyren Wilson rallies past Zhao Xintong to meet Judd Trump in Shanghai Masters final
Defending champion Kyren Wilson edged out Zhao Xintong 10-8 in the Shanghai Masters semi-final and will face world No. 1 Judg Trump in the title match.
Wilson survived a tense semi-final, overturning an 8-6 deficit to win the last four frames against Zhao Xintong. He had earlier tried a maximum break, reaching 113 before missing. The victory sets up a Sunday showdown with Judd Trump, who defeated Wu Yize 10-6 in his own semi-final. The winner will claim the £210,000 prize. Trump is seeking his second Shanghai Masters crown.
Why it matters
The win determines the contenders for one of snooker's most lucrative titles this season.
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