Xi’an Grand Prix snooker final LIVE RESULTS: Kyren Wilson BEATS Judd Trump to claim title after thrilling final
THE Xi'an Grand Prix has concluded - and what a thrilling final it was to cap off the tournament.
Kyren Wilson added to his world championship triumph earlier this year after he beat Judd Trump 10-8 to claim the title.
Wilson goes home with the huge £177,000 jackpot after triumphing in the final.
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Daniel Wells 4-3 Barry Hawkins
Wells wins three racks in a row to take the lead. He needs just one more rack to secure his place in the semi-final where he would be up against Judd Trump.
Daniel Wells 3-3 Barry Hawkins
It’s still all level between Wells and Hawkins. Wells holds a narrow lead in the seventh frame, leading 42-31.
Trump advances to the semi-finals
Trump scored 420 match points to Gilbert’s 270.
His pot rate was 71%, and he achieved four breaks of over 50.
The win over Gilbert marks his 23rd victory in 24 matches on Chinese soil.
Judd Trump 5-2 David Gilbert
Trump quickly wins the sixth frame and follows it up with a dominant 94-0 victory in the seventh frame, securing his place in the semifinals.
He will face either Daniel Wells or Barry Hawkins, who are still neck and neck.
Daniel Wells 3-3 Barry Hawkins
Daniel Wells wins frame 6 with a score of 68-0, leveling the match.
Hawkins is averaging a slightly better pot rate at 66% compared to Wells' 60%.
Both players have spent the same amount of time on the table, but Hawkins has taken 18 more shots as we head into the seventh frame
Judd Trump 3-2 David Gilbert
Trump has opened strongly in the sixth frame and is ahead by 67.
Gilbert won the last frame and is looking to level the match.
Daniel Wells 2-3 Barry Hawkins
Daniel Wells fights back to win frame 5 with a score of 69-24. He is now set to break in the next frame.
Score updates
Hawkins narrowly leads the fifth frame 14-12.
Trump vs Gilbert has just got back underway.
- Judd Trump 3-1 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-3 Barry Hawkins
Judd Trump 3-1 David Gilbert
Trump has maintained a 100% win rate this season after eight matches and is aiming for a ninth straight victory following his dominant performances in the early rounds.
Both Trump and Gilbert are potting with slightly less success than their usual high standards. Trump has a 63% pot rate compared to Gilbert's 60%. Neither player has hit a century yet, with the highest break being 67 for Judd Trump during the fourth frame..
Score updates
Trump wins the fourth frame, extending his lead.
- Judd Trump 3-1 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-3 Barry Hawkins
Score updates
Hawkins extends his lead while Trump clinches the third frame ahead of Gilbert.
- Judd Trump 2-1 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-3 Barry Hawkins
Score updates
- Judd Trump 1-1 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-2 Barry Hawkins
Score updates
Hawkins takes the lead and will break in the third frame.
On table 1, Gilbert has levelled the match at 1-1.
- Judd Trump 1-1 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-2 Barry Hawkins
Judd Trump 1-0 David Gilbert
A long first frame saw little to separate the two players.
Gilbert appeared to have the upper-hand but couldn’t maintain the momentum. Trump now leads the match.
Judd Trump to break the second frame.
Daniel Wells 1-1 Barry Hawkins
Hawkins bounces back strongly to take the second frame. The match is now all square.
Score updates
Daniel Wells wins the first frame in rapid fashion.
Trump and Gilbert are playing at a slower pace over on table 1. Gilbert looks frustrated with himself as he commits a fault.
- Judd Trump 0-0 David Gilbert
- Daniel Wells 1-0 Barry Hawkins
Quarter-final action back underway in China
Today’s quarter-final ties will be best of nine frames, with the winners progressing to Saturday’s semi-finals.
Judd Trump is facing David Gilbert on table 1.
Earlier today, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Kyren Wilson set up a huge semi final showdown.
Afternoon session begins at 12:30 BST
In a little over 20 minutes, Judd Trump will aim to maintain his fantastic form so far.
Meanwhile, Wales' Daniel Wells will face Englishman Barry Hawkins.
Xi’an prize money
We’re through to the quarter-final stage this morning.
Here is how the pot is looking for the tournament:
The total pot is a whopping £850,000, including a £5,000 bonus for the highest break.
- Winner: £177,000
- Runner-up: £76,000
- Semi-final: £34,500
- Quarter-final: £22,350
Afternoon session
Judd Trump will continue his charge in the afternoon session today. Can he continue his dominant performances?
The afternoon ties get underway from 12.30pm BST.
Morning recap
O'Sullivan advanced to the semifinals with a narrow 5-4 victory over Matthew Selt.
Meanwhile, world champion Kyren Wilson secured his spot in the semifinals with a dominant 5-1 win over Xu Si.
The two will meet tomorrow to battle for a place in the final.
O’Sullivan 5-4 Selt
The Rocket is into another semifinal, defeating Matthew Selt 5-4.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will face world champion Kyren Wilson tomorrow.
O’Sullivan 4-4 Selt
O'Sullivan leads so far in this deciding frame, 48-13.
The Rocket briefly went off the table after losing two frames in a row, perhaps to recompose himself.
O’Sullivan 4-4 Selt
Selt continues his strong play, nearing a third century of the match. His final shot narrowly missed potting the black ball.
O'Sullivan and Selt will now face off in a deciding frame.
O’Sullivan 4-3 Selt
Selt holds his nerve and takes the frame.
O'Sullivan is still just one frame away from the semi-finals.