Hey snooker fam! 🌟 Xiao Guodong has once again shown why hes a force to be reckoned with at the WST Wuhan Open. In a nail-biting final in the Chinese mainland, he edged out Gary Wilson 10-9 to defend his title.
The match was a rollercoaster. Xiao raced to a 2-0 lead, but Wilson fought back with a stunning 116 break to trail 5-4 at the interval. In the second session, Wilson turned the tables with two centuries, zooming ahead 8-6 after 14 frames.
Not to be outdone, Xiao unleashed his inner champion, winning three frames in a row to force the decider. Wilson grabbed a vital 52 in the eighteenth, setting up a final frame that had everyone on the edge of their seats! 😱
In the decider, Xiao's precise 48-run gave him the upper hand. A missed red from Wilson during a safety exchange sealed the deal, and Xiao clinched the trophy with the crowd roaring in Wuhan.
This epic showdown proves Xiao Guodong's nerves of steel and why he’s the reigning king of the WST Wuhan Open. Can't wait for next year's battle! 🏆✨
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Xiao Guodong outclasses Gary Wilson to retain WST Wuhan Open title
cgtn.com
