Kyren Wilson, the world champion from 2024, has made a resounding comeback in the Masters tournament, defeating Si Jiahui with a convincing 6-2 scoreline. The victory not only marks Wilson's return to form but also serves as a much-needed rebound after a dismal first-round exit at the UK Championship.
Wilson began the match strongly, edging the first frame following a well-executed run of snookers and taking an early 2-0 lead. However, Si Jiahui managed to pull back into the match with a stunning break of 97, which narrowed the gap to 3-1 at the mid-session interval.
Despite facing pressure from Si in the fifth frame, Wilson regained his composure and took the sixth frame comfortably. The turning point in the match came when Wilson secured successive century breaks of 101 and 105, sealing an impressive victory that sent the crowd into raptures.
The win has been a long time coming for Wilson, who had been struggling with his cue throughout the season. Speaking before the match, he admitted to having hit rock bottom after a disappointing defeat at the UK Championship. However, the triumph over Si Jiahui has lifted him out of that darkness, and he is now more confident than ever.
"I have been through some tough times, but this venue can bring out the best in you," Wilson said in the post-match interview. "I'm just so excited to be able to deliver when I go out there with a cue I'm happy with."
With this victory, Wilson has proven that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the snooker world. He will now face the winner of the match between Neil Robertson and Chris Wakelin, which takes place on Wednesday. The road ahead may be tough, but Wilson seems more determined than ever to conquer Alexandra Palace and make a lasting impression on the tournament.
Wilson began the match strongly, edging the first frame following a well-executed run of snookers and taking an early 2-0 lead. However, Si Jiahui managed to pull back into the match with a stunning break of 97, which narrowed the gap to 3-1 at the mid-session interval.
Despite facing pressure from Si in the fifth frame, Wilson regained his composure and took the sixth frame comfortably. The turning point in the match came when Wilson secured successive century breaks of 101 and 105, sealing an impressive victory that sent the crowd into raptures.
The win has been a long time coming for Wilson, who had been struggling with his cue throughout the season. Speaking before the match, he admitted to having hit rock bottom after a disappointing defeat at the UK Championship. However, the triumph over Si Jiahui has lifted him out of that darkness, and he is now more confident than ever.
"I have been through some tough times, but this venue can bring out the best in you," Wilson said in the post-match interview. "I'm just so excited to be able to deliver when I go out there with a cue I'm happy with."
With this victory, Wilson has proven that he is still a force to be reckoned with in the snooker world. He will now face the winner of the match between Neil Robertson and Chris Wakelin, which takes place on Wednesday. The road ahead may be tough, but Wilson seems more determined than ever to conquer Alexandra Palace and make a lasting impression on the tournament.
from the ashes. I mean, 6-2 against Si Jiahui is no joke, that's like a masterclass in snooker right there 
. And to see him regain his composure after getting under pressure in the fifth frame was so satisfying 
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. That's true, Kyren! You've been through some tough times and it's awesome to see you bounce back from that UK Championship defeat 
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. Beating Neil Robertson or Chris Wakelin will be no easy feat, but Wilson seems more determined than ever 
. Can't wait to see how he handles the pressure in his next match 
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Oh man, Kyren Wilson is back in form! I mean, that comeback from being down 3-1 is just insane 
. I was starting to think he'd never get it together again after that UK Championship exit 
. But he totally silenced the doubters with those two century breaks 
. And his mindset is so inspiring – going through tough times, but still believing in himself 
Kyren Wilson is like my ultimate hero right now!! 
! I mean who else can take a 3-1 deficit and turn it into a 6-2 win? 
And that post-match interview, so inspiring 
. Can't wait to see if he can keep this momentum going all the way to the title 
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. 6-2 against Si Jiahui? Easy peasy, right? 
The fact that he had to pull it together in the fifth frame shows he's got some serious mental toughness 
. Now, I'm curious to see how he'll take on that Neil Robertson/Wakelin match next. Either way, I'm hyped for more snooker action 
anyway, wilson's win is definitely a momentum booster for him now the pressure will be on but im rooting for him to take down robertson and bring home some major prize 
, but at the same time, i'm still worried he'll choke under pressure 
... like, he's been through tough times before, and we all know how that turned out 
... anyway, it's gonna be a tough road ahead for him, especially if he's gotta face neil robertson next 
. 101 and 105 century breaks back-to-back? mind blown 
. his mental game was put to the test, but he came out on top with so much confidence now. i'm loving every minute of it 
. wilson's back on track, and we're all excited to see him take on whoever comes next 
. Sometimes you need a little bit of adversity to push you to be your best self. And now he's got his confidence back, I'm predicting big things from him in this tournament 
️. now, let's see if he can keep this momentum going against Neil Robertson... 
Kyren Wilson's comeback story is one for the ages – from lowest of lows to king of the game 
. Bring on the next challenge, mate! 
. And I'm loving the new character introductions - that kid from Russia looks like he's going to be a fan fave 
now let's see if he can keep this momentum going and make a deep run in the tournament 
now he's on fire 
i'm hyped for him to take on neil robertson or whoever wins vs chris wakelin 
gotta love how convenient it is for players to say stuff like that when they're on a winning streak.
, but it sounds like this win has lifted the weight off his shoulders 
. This comeback of his is probably just gonna be a flash in the pan, mark my words 
. And that statement he made about this venue bringing out the best in him? please 
. His mental game is as strong as ever - he was able to stay focused and composed under pressure 
. But Wilson seems more determined than ever, so I think we might be in for a real treat