David Gilbert fought bravely, but it was no match for the impressive play of Kyren Wilson. The 32-year-old Wilson secured his spot in the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre with a convincing 17-11 victory over Gilbert.
Wilson took control of the match early on, leading Gilbert 14-10 after the first day of play. He continued to dominate in the concluding session on Saturday, winning the next two frames with ease. Despite a valiant effort by Gilbert, who won the first frame with a break of 70, Wilson ultimately sealed the deal with a break of 67 after his opponent missed a crucial shot.
After the match, Wilson reflected on his performance and expressed his satisfaction with closing out the game decisively. This victory marks Wilson’s first final appearance of the season, setting up an exciting showdown for the championship title.
The world number 12 will now await the winner of the semi-final match between Jak Jones and former champion Stuart Bingham. Jones currently holds a narrow 13-10 lead over Bingham in their best-of-33 contest, with the match set to conclude later in the evening. It promises to be a thrilling conclusion to what has already been an unforgettable season for these players.