Kyren Wilson is on the brink of reaching his second World Snooker Championship final after a dominant performance in the third session of his Crucible semi-final against David Gilbert. Wilson, the twelfth seed, opened up a commanding 14-10 lead over Gilbert after winning six of the eight frames in the session.
The evening began with the players tied at 8-8, but Wilson quickly pulled away by winning five frames in a row from 9-9 as Gilbert struggled to capitalize on his chances. Despite Gilbert making a century in the final frame of the night, Wilson remained the clear favorite to win the race to 17 when the match resumes on Saturday.
Wilson, the only seeded player remaining in the tournament among three other qualifiers, showcased his skill with breaks of 93, 51, and 88 to extend his lead over Gilbert. Despite Gilbert’s efforts to stage a comeback, Wilson continued to dominate the match.
In the other semi-final, former champion Stuart Bingham and qualifier Jak Jones are deadlocked at 8-8 after two sessions, setting up an intriguing battle for a spot in the final. The final matches are scheduled to take place on Sunday and Monday, promising an exciting conclusion to the World Snooker Championship.