Wuhan Open Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Xiao BEATS Si in dramatic final to claim £140k prize – latest updates
THE Wuhan Open has come to an unwanted end after a thrilling final.
Xiao Guodong beat Si Jiahui 10-7 to take the crown despite a late comeback from Si.
'X-factor' claimed his first ranking title and took home the huge £140k jackpot.
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Trump impressed
It takes something special to beat Judd Trump, especially after the 2024 he's had.
Si Jiahui produced just that on Friday, booking his place in the final with a sublime 6-2 win.
An impressed Trump said: "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."
Final countdown
Si Jiahui is into the final after a stunning win over Judd Trump.
And it was memorable for the Chinese star's maiden 147.
He told WST: "I didn’t feel much pressure, so I played very smoothly.
"I kept a calm mindset. I’ve lost a lot of matches whilst making 60-plus breaks against him before, so I didn’t think too much about beating him.
"I just focused on learning from him and playing my own game. Luck was on my side and I’m really happy to have made a 147."
Credit: Getty Wuhan Open prize money
Si Jiahui and Xiao Guodong will be competing for £140,000 in prize money in tomorrow's Wuhan Open final.
Si has already guaranteed himself a £50,000 bonus with his maximum 147 break against Judd Trump in the semi-finals.
Here is a breakdown of the prize money on offer for the two finalists.
- Runner-up - £63,000
- Winner - £140,000
Semi-final results
- Long Zehuang 4-6 Xiao Guodong
- Judd Trump 2-6 Si Jiahui
Trump 2 Si 6
A crucial break of 71 is enough for Si to take the frame and the match.
He will face Xiao Guodong in tomorrow's final in Wuhan.
Trump 2 Si 5
Si closes in on the match with a lead of 56 and just 58 points remaining thanks to his 64 break.
Trump 2 Si 5
Si makes his move to clinch the match as he takes the lead with a break which currently stands at 17.
Trump 2 Si 5
Neither player is able to put together a solid early break in this frame, with Trump leading thanks to a red to blue combo for six points.
Trump 2 Si 5
A break of 108 sees Si take the seventh frame and move just one away from a place in tomorrow's Wuhan Open final.
Trump 2 Si 4
Si looks set to re-establish his two-frame advantage as he puts together a 63 break with just 75 remaining on the table.
Trump 2 Si 4
Trump pulls back a frame as he clears all but the pink and black with a break of 89.
Trump 1 Si 4
Si's break ends at 25, with Trump quickly putting together a solid break of his own to take the lead in the frame.
Trump 1 Si 4
Another fast start from Si as his break quickly reaches 24 with a trio of red to black pots.
Trump 1 Si 4
Si continues his streak after the mid-session interval, despite a strong challenge from Trump.
A break of 81 clinches the frame for the Chinese cueist, who is now just two from victory.
Trump 1 Si 3
His 144 earlier in the match was already the highest of the tournament but Si has just gone one better with a 147.
His maximum break guarantees him a £5,000 bonus and moves him 3-1 in front against Trump.
Trump 1 Si 2
Si passes the century mark and is still on for a maximum break with just two reds and the colours remaining.
Trump 1 Si 2
Sticking on the black, Si has already cleared seven reds as his break reaches 56.
Trump 1 Si 2
Si continues where he left off at the start of the fourth frame, potting red to black twice to take an early lead.
Trump 1 Si 2
A frame-winning break of 61 gives Si the lead in this semi-final for the first time.
Trump 1 Si 1
After a brief safety battle, Si puts together another solid break to move 61 in front with just 50 points remaining on the table.
Trump 1 Si 1
Si's break comes to an end at 36, with Trump now back at the table trailing by 28.
Trump 1 Si 1
Si capitalises on his opportunity with four quick-fire reds to put together a 20 break in a matter of minutes.
Trump 1 Si 1
Trump's break ends at just eight after he is unable to follow his second red with a colour.
Trump 1 Si 1
Trump makes a fast start to the third frame after breaking with a red to pink to kickstart his break.
Trump 1 Si 1
A stunning 144 break sees Si level the match in this race to six for a place in tomorrow's final.