Wuhan Open Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Xiao BEATS Si in dramatic final to claim £140k prize – latest updates

Xiao wins! - 10-7

Xiao takes it! Some very calm snooker allows him to overturn the deficit.

A break of 43 set him on the way to winning the frame and the match for Xiao, who has his first ranking win since joining the tour 17 years ago.

Si put up a valiant effort but he just gave himself too much to do.

Xiao 9-7 Si

This could be anyone's frame as Xiao pegs back Si and now leads 49-46.

The pair exchange snookers and whoever blinks first will likely lose this frame.

Xiao 9-7 Si

Xiao 9-7 Si

A good visit from Si as he scores 46 but he will feel a little disappointed he hasn't won the frame.

Xiao now has a chance here and will be happy just to have a bit of time at the table after Si's dominance in the last few frames.

Xiao 9-7 Si

Xiao 9-7 Si

Amazing composure from Si as he carefully clears the reds he needs including one brilliant plant.

He is finding his best snooker just as he needed - big pressure on Xiao now.

Xiao 9-7 Si

Xiao 9-6 Si

No sign of slowing down from Si!

He has built a good break so far but will need to show his best snooker to break up the reds and put the frame to bed.

Xiao 9-6 Si

Xiao 9-6 Si

Wow! Another scintillating display with Si in the 15th frame as he hits an astonishing break of 131.

Could we be about to see a remarkable comeback?

Xiao 9-6 Si

Xiao 9-5 Si

And just like that Si shows what he is all about.

He failed to land a blow in the previous four frames but a classy break of 76 means it is still game on in Wuhan. That was more like Si of the semi-finals.

Xiao 9-5 Si

Xiao 9-4 Si

This is a very tense affair with neither player giving much away.

Only Xiao has scored so far and he is taking his time with his latest visit as he tries to find a way to win the match.

Xiao 9-4 Si

Xiao 9-4 Si

The players return from the interval and play resumes.

Si needs to find a fight back from somewhere or it will be a first ranking title for Xiao.

Xiao 9-4 Si

It is not pretty but Xiao will take it. He sank three or four crunch balls and never looked back.

He is now just one frame away from victory with the players taking a mid-session interval.

Xiao 9-4 Si

Xiao 8-4 Si

Both players having to battle now with the red in a difficult position.

Xiao is now at the table and has a chance here, but he will have to break up the two reds sitting next to the pink/

Xiao 8-4 Si

Xiao 8-4 Si

A classy century break from Xiao to underline just how good he has been today.

He is now within touching distance but you cannot rule out a comeback from Si, who hit consecutive breaks of 144, 61, 147 and 81 in the semi-final.

Xiao 8-4 Si

Xiao 7-4 Si

Xiao is beginning to wrestle control of the 12th frame but he still has plenty of work to do.

However if he remains patient he could be able to build a frame-winning break.

Xiao 7-4 Si

Xiao 7-4 Si

This is a much more even frame and Xiao threatens to win a fourth frame in a row but misses a crucial red.

Si takes over and he doesn't miss his chance - a strong showing which proves there is plenty of fight left in him.

Xiao 7-4 Si

Xiao 7-3 Si

It takes a couple of visits but Xiao is able to seal the frame as Si concedes needing snookers.

He has responded brilliantly to Si putting the pressure on and now looks set to claim victory, unless his opponent can produce a mammoth comeback.

Xiao 7-3 Si

Xiao 6-3 Si

Xiao continues where he left off but he has been very precise and patient in his play and only builds a break of 36.

Si comes to the table but cannot make the most of a long pot.

Xiao 6-3 Si

Xiao 6-3 Si

Play gets underway in the second session - can Si rediscover his semi-final form to overturn this deficit?

Xiao is just four frames away from winning the match and taking the Wuhan Open title.

Si compared to snooker legend

After winning his semi-final Si received amazing praise from his defeated opponent Judd Trump.

Trump said of his match against Si: "This is the best performance there has been against me, by quite far. Apart from maybe John Higgins and the odd Ronnie performance, this is as well as you can play.

"From what I've seen he is an absolute mile clear of anyone his age or within five years of him. It is difficult to keep playing like that, but it shows he has got it in there.

"Now people have seen that, there will be a lot more pressure on him to win the World Championship and win events."

Road to final

Si has been in brilliant form this week and even hit a 147 ad he shocked favourite Judd Trump 6-2 in the semi-final.

He also beat Anda Zhang, Duane Jones, Martin O'Donnell and Daniel Womersley on his path to the final.

Xiao 6-3 Si

And steal the frame is exactly what Xiao does!

He held his nerve brilliantly with a couple of very tricky shots in his break of 73. Heartbreak for Si.

Xiao 6-3 Si at the interval.

Xiao 5-3 Si

Si makes some terrific pots but unfortunate positioning on a red means he has to give up his break on 54.

Xiao then makes a classy pot on the black and breaks up a few reds - he has a great chance now to steal this frame.

Xiao 5-3 Si

Xiao 5-3 Si

Si finally finds a breakthrough after Xiao missed a long pot to the corner left bottom pocket.

The reds are positioned nicely for him now to take this frame but a wild shot ends his break.

Xiao 5-3 Si

Xiao 5-3 Si

The ninth frame gets off to a slow start with both players looking for an opening.

Xiao 5-3 Si

Xiao 5-3 Si

A brilliant frame from Xi just when he needed it. He regains his two-frame cushion with a superb century break.

A break of 129 shows he is handling his nerves, and Si has a lot to do to get back into the match.

Xiao 5-3 Si

Xiao 4-3 Si

Now it is Xiao's chance to build a break - if he can break up the pack of reds he has a strong chance of winning the eighth frame.

If Si does get a chance to come to the table he cannot afford any mistakes.

Xiao 4-3 Si