Get ready for an epic showdown at the World Snooker Xi'an Grand Prix! 🎱 Kyren Wilson is set to face off against the legendary Ronnie \"The Rocket\" O'Sullivan in the semifinals after a series of thrilling matches in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Wilson cruised past China's Xu Si with a 5-1 victory in the quarterfinals. Despite Xu's strong start in the second frame with a consecutive 44 points, a critical mistake allowed Wilson to turn the tables and take control of the game. After securing a 3-1 lead before the break, Wilson didn't look back. A stunning break of 115 sealed Xu's fate and propelled Wilson into the semifinals.
\"You can't be perfect all the time. It's about managing those ups and downs,\" said world No. 3 Xu Si after the match. \"I've been a top pro for quite a number of years, so keeping my focus, and just trying to get on with the next shot that presents itself.\"
On the other side of the draw, O'Sullivan had a nail-biting encounter with fellow Englishman Matthew Selt. The Rocket's 4-2 lead was erased as Selt fired back with impressive breaks of 105 and 95, pushing the match into a deciding frame. Fans were on the edge of their seats! 😱
Selt had a golden opportunity to clinch his first-ever win over O'Sullivan when the 48-year-old missed a black at 36 points. However, after only adding 13 points, Selt left the door open for O'Sullivan, who capitalized to secure his place in the semifinals.
\"I thought the way Matt played, when I missed that black and he was at the table, that he would clear up,\" O'Sullivan reflected. \"He was playing well. He allowed me to get back in the game and gave me a chance. At 4-4, anything could happen, but Matt deserved to win today; he was the best player by a long way.\"
The stage is set for an electrifying semifinal between Wilson and O'Sullivan. Who will cue up victory and advance to the finals? Stay tuned for more action from Xi'an! 🔥
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Kyren Wilson to face Ronnie O'Sullivan in Xi'an Grand Prix semifinals
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