Kyren Wilson Advances to Shanghai Masters Final After Comeback Victory

Defending champion Kyren Wilson secured a spot in the Shanghai Masters final after a thrilling 10-8 victory over Zhao Xintong. This comeback win sets the stage for a highly anticipated match against world number one Judd Trump.

Wilson, 34, started strong, leading after the early session with a high break of 113. However, the match took a dramatic turn as he found himself trailing 8-6 before rallying to win the final four frames.

The final will be a best-of-21 contest, with a prize of £210,000 awaiting the winner. Wilson, who previously defeated Trump at the Players Championship final last year, aims for his third Shanghai Masters title, having won the event in 2022 against Ali Carter.

Trump reached the final by overcoming world champion Wu Yize with a score of 10-6 in his semi-final match, looking to claim his second Shanghai Masters title. The final promises to be an exciting showdown between two of the sport's top players.