Kyren Wilson comfortably defeated David Gilbert 17-11 to secure his spot in the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre. The 32-year-old Wilson seized control of the match from the outset, leading Gilbert 14-10 after the first day of play.
Gilbert tried to make a comeback by winning the first frame with a break of 70, but Wilson capitalized on his opponent’s mistakes and won the next two frames. In the concluding session on Saturday, Wilson continued his strong form and eventually sealed the deal with a break of 67 after Gilbert missed a pivotal shot.
After the match, Wilson spoke about his performance, admitting that he was focused on maintaining his advantage after a strong showing on the previous day. He expressed his satisfaction with closing out the match decisively and is now eagerly awaiting the winner of the semi-final match between Jak Jones and former champion Stuart Bingham. Jones currently holds a 13-10 lead over Bingham in their best-of-33 contest, with the match set to conclude later in the evening. This victory marks Wilson’s first final appearance of the season, setting the stage for an exciting showdown for the championship title.