In a thrilling WST Wuhan Open semi-final showdown, China's defending champion Xiao Guodong took on three-time world champ Mark Williams of Wales—and emerged victorious with a 6-3 win! 🎱🇨🇳
The 36-year-old Xiao set the tone in frame five with a sizzling 75 break, grabbing a 3-2 lead. Williams, the 26-time ranking event winner, fought back in frame six, only for Xiao to answer with a brilliant 80 in the seventh. Another solid frame in the eighth put Xiao up 5-3. 🔥
Frame nine saw Williams flash a 58 break, but a slip on the blue ball gave Xiao his chance. Seizing the moment, he delivered a stunning 68 break to seal the match. With this win, Xiao books his spot in his second straight Wuhan Open final! 🏆
Up next, Xiao will face England’s Gary Wilson in a best-of-19-frames title decider. Can Xiao repeat his champion magic? Stay tuned as the battle for snooker glory reaches its climax! 🌟
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