World champion Kyren Wilson rallied from a 1-4 deficit to narrowly defeat Neil Robertson 6-5 in the Players Championship semi-finals, successfully advancing to the final. This match was full of twists and turns, captivating the audience and fully demonstrating Wilson's strength and resilience. His comeback highlighted his determination to win.
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03-23, 2025Wilson will face either current world number one Judd Trump or four-time world champion John Higgins in the final. The final will be held in Telford on Sunday, and regardless of the opponent, it will be a highly anticipated showdown. The upcoming match is expected to draw a large audience.
Robertson was in excellent form early in the match, scoring a century break and an 83. He led 4-1 at one point, seemingly foreshadowing the Australian player's third final appearance of the season after a resurgence in form. However, Wilson did not give up, and with a break of 116, he won three consecutive frames to tie the score at 4-4. His comeback showcased his mental fortitude.
Despite losing the ninth frame due to potting the cue ball, Wilson quickly regained his composure and responded with an 89 break. He then sealed the victory with a 134 clearance in the deciding frame. This victory fully demonstrated the 33-year-old player's strength and mental toughness, proving his ability to perform under pressure.
"That's testament to my mental strength," Wilson said in an interview with ITV4. "To lose that frame on the respotted black was gutting. Neil is so good, his cue action is second to none, but you've got to switch on and be more aggressive. It's about hanging in there, and I did that from 4-1 down." His ability to stay focused was key to his success.
In an earlier match, Higgins also came from behind, defeating Xiao Guodong 6-5 after trailing 1-4 and 2-5, setting up a semi-final clash with Trump. Xiao Guodong made a 111 break in the first frame, laying the foundation for his dominance in the quarter-finals. He then added breaks of 55, 60, and 104, coming within striking distance of victory.
However, Higgins responded with a 70 break in the eighth frame, followed by three consecutive frames, and finished the match with a 50+ break in the decider. Higgins said: "I'm delighted to get through. I've been on the wrong end of a few of those, being behind. It's great to come through." His experience helped him navigate the challenging match.
Higgins added: "I really enjoyed it. He was the better player but it was a great match. The place was packed. That's what I'll miss when I'm retired. At 5-5, you've got a chance to win a match. You can't replicate that. It's only in snooker, in a big match." He cherishes the intensity and atmosphere of competitive snooker.
