‘A new one on me’ – Kyren Wilson left stunned as German Masters snooker semi-final is delayed by NAIL

KYREN WILSON’S march to the German Masters snooker final was delayed — by a NAIL!

Last year’s world champ saw off Xiao Guodong 6-2 in his semi-final at  Berlin’s Tempodrom.

But not before play had to be stopped because of a nail sticking out of the arena’s carpet.

The Warrior from Kettering was 10-1 up in the opening frame when he realised it was in his way.

The stunned 33-year-old told the referee: “It’s just right where I’m standing.”

Play was then halted and a staff member quickly prised it out.

The moment shocked Eurosport commentator, Phil Studd who thought he had seen it all in the sport.

“Something is stuck in the carpet, possibly a nail that is proving to be a bit of a distraction for Wilson,” said Studd.

“There is always something new in this sport, isn’t there? We have even had rain stopping play in the past.

“Nails stopping play is a new one for me.

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“I mean I guess the surprise is that the nail has not been noticed before now; this is day six of seven [of the tournament].”

Wilson resumed to sweep into a 3-0 lead against world No 17 Xiao.

And he kept his nerve to set up the chance to repeat his 2019 success in today’s final.

Wilson said: “I’ve experienced this amazing crowd, this amazing atmosphere with the one table.

“It is one of my favourite venues.

“It is my fourth time on the one-table set-up. I knew what to expect.
“I knew I could maybe put pressure on Xiao.

“I knew he might be a little bit nervous as there is nowhere like this.
“It is job done and I’m into the final. That’s the main thing.”