Wilson and Zhao set up Shanghai semi-final

After defeating Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui, world champion Zhao Xintong and world number two Kyren Wilson, respectively, will they meet in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals.

Wilson, the 2024 world champion, won his third consecutive game against Wilson in 6-3 victory over seven-time Crucible winner O’Sullivan.

Wilson, who won his first of his ten professional titles in Shanghai in 2015, said: “This event completely altered my life. I was [down in the 50s and 60s in the rankings because I didn’t know where I was going.]

Zhao defeated compatriot Ding Junhui 6-1 to claim his first tour victory since winning the World Championship in May.

In under 90 minutes, the Chinese player won with breaks of 134, 132, and 118.

Mark Selby and Ali Carter will face off in the other semi-final.

Judd Trump defeated four-time world champion Selby 6-4, recording a top score of 137.

With the winning frame, Carter defeated Wuhan Open champion Xiao Guodong 6-5 to win the match that had previously come up against him.