Defending champion Kyren Wilson will face Judd Trump in the final of the Shanghai Masters after a closely contested semi-final against China’s top-ranked player Zhao Xintong. The match, played in Shanghai, saw Wilson prevail 10-8 in a best-of-19 frames battle.

Wilson, who found himself trailing 4-2 early in the match, responded with a strong run of four consecutive frames to take a 6-4 lead. However, Zhao fought back, winning the next four frames to regain control and move ahead 8-6. In a tense conclusion, Wilson secured the final four frames from 15 through 18 to clinch victory and advance to the championship match.

The final will feature two Britons, with Wilson hoping to defend the title he won last year against Trump, a formidable opponent and former world number one. The match is scheduled to take place later on Sunday in Shanghai, with both players aiming to capture the prestigious tournament trophy.