Kyren Wilson has just secured his spot in the World Championship final after defeating David Gilbert with a decisive 17-11 victory. The 32-year-old Wilson played exceptionally well, taking control of the match from the very beginning. On the first day of play, he led Gilbert 14-10 and continued his strong form into the concluding session on Saturday.
Gilbert put up a good fight, winning the first frame with a break of 70. However, Wilson capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and won the next two frames. In the end, it was Wilson who sealed the deal with a break of 67 after Gilbert missed a pivotal shot.
After the match, Wilson reflected on his performance and expressed his satisfaction with closing out the game decisively. He had been focused on maintaining his advantage after a strong showing on the previous day. This victory marks Wilson’s first final appearance of the season, and he is now looking forward to an exciting showdown for the championship title.
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.