David Gilbert gave Kyren Wilson a tough fight in their World Championship match, but Wilson ultimately emerged victorious with a 17-11 win. The 32-year-old Wilson took control of the match early on, leading Gilbert 14-10 after the first day of play. He continued his strong form in the concluding session on Saturday, eventually sealing the deal with a break of 67 after Gilbert missed a pivotal shot.
Gilbert showed some fight by winning the first frame with a break of 70, but Wilson capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and won the next two frames. Reflecting on his performance, Wilson admitted that he was focused on maintaining his advantage after a strong showing on the previous day. He expressed his satisfaction with closing out the match decisively.
The world number 12 will now await the winner of the semi-final match between Jak Jones and former champion Stuart Bingham. Jones currently holds a 13-10 lead over Bingham in their best-of-33 contest, with the match set to conclude later in the evening. This victory marks Wilson’s first final appearance of the season, setting the stage for an exciting showdown for the championship title.