David Gilbert fought valiantly, but it was not enough to stop Kyren Wilson from securing his spot in the World Championship final. Wilson cruised to a 17-11 victory over Gilbert at the Crucible Theatre, impressing many with his strong form.
Wilson took control of the match early on, leading 14-10 after the first day of play. He continued his impressive performance in the concluding session on Saturday, winning the next two frames with ease. However, Gilbert did manage to win the first frame with a break of 70.
Despite this setback, Wilson capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and eventually sealed the deal with a break of 67 after Gilbert missed a pivotal shot. Wilson was focused on maintaining his advantage after a strong showing on the previous day and expressed his satisfaction with closing out the match decisively.
The world number 12 will now await the winner of the semi-final match between Jak Jones and former champion Stuart Bingham. Jones currently holds a 13-10 lead over Bingham in their best-of-33 contest, with the match set to conclude later in the evening. This victory marks Wilson’s first final appearance of the season, setting the stage for an exciting showdown for the championship title.
Reflecting on his performance, Wilson admitted that he was focused on maintaining his advantage after a strong showing on the previous day. He expressed his satisfaction with closing out the match decisively.
In conclusion, Kyren Wilson’s impressive performance earned him a spot in the World Championship final after defeating David Gilbert 17-11. The world number 12 will now await the winner of the semi-final match between Jak Jones and former champion Stuart Bingham to determine who will challenge for the championship title.
