Kyren Wilson comeback secures Shanghai Masters final with Judd Trump

Defending champion Kyren Wilson produced a comeback to beat Zhao Xintong 10-8 and reach the Shanghai Masters final. He will face world number one Judd Trump.

Wilson entered the event as the reigning champion and his victory over Zhao Xintong came at the semi-final stage of the Shanghai Masters. The match finished 10-8, underlining how closely contested it was. The result sets up a title-deciding meeting with Judd Trump.

Zhao Xintong kept the contest tight, but Wilson ultimately prevailed by the 10-8 scoreline. Observers noted the match as a thrilling encounter at the tournament. The win sends Wilson through to the final.

As defending champion, Wilson now has the opportunity to defend his Shanghai Masters crown in the showpiece match. His semi-final success was secured against Zhao Xintong by the margin of 10 frames to 8. That outcome completes his progression to the final stage of the event.

Waiting in the championship match is Judd Trump, who is ranked world number one. The final will pit Wilson's title defence against Trump's top-ranked status in the sport. Both names now headline the concluding match of the Shanghai Masters.

The stage is set for a final between Kyren Wilson and Judd Trump, with Wilson aiming to retain the Shanghai Masters title. The match will determine this year's champion.