David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson are neck and neck at 8-8 in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, while Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones are also evenly matched. High stakes continue as the competition nears its climax.
At the World Snooker Championship held at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, semi-finalists David Gilbert and Kyren Wilson are currently tied at 8-8. The event saw Wilson open the session with a 70-point break, while Gilbert responded with a 129-point break. Both players have maintained a pot success rate of over 91%, keeping the match highly competitive. The semi-final is set to continue later today at 19:00 BST.
In the other semi-final match, Stuart Bingham is tied with Jak Jones at 4-4. Jones, ranking 44th worldwide and in his first semi-final, displayed resilience by recovering from a 3-0 deficit. Meanwhile, Wilson had to make up ground after initially falling behind Gilbert.
Fans have been captivated by the high level of play and the intense competition, with the matches resuming on Friday. The World Snooker Championship, now without Ronnie O’Sullivan after his quarter-final exit, is expected to conclude on May 6, with the finalists competing in the best of 35 frames. The championship broadcasts live on BBC channels and Eurosport in the UK, with a total prize fund of £2,395,000 and £500,000 awarded to the winner.
