Kyren Wilson Advances to German Masters Semi-Finals After Tense Quarter-Final Clash

Kyren Wilson secured a hard-fought victory over Anthony McGill in the quarter-finals of the German Masters, but not without a lighthearted moment that almost broke snooker protocol. The reigning world champion, trailing 3-1 at one point, rallied to level the match at 4-4, setting up a dramatic deciding frame. However, Wilson momentarily forgot the customary handshake before the final frame, leaving McGill waiting at the table. The incident was met with laughter from the crowd, and McGill took it in good spirits before the decisive frame began.

Wilson held his nerve to clinch the final frame, advancing to the semi-finals for the second consecutive year. He now faces China’s Guodong Xiao, who delivered a dominant 5-0 win over Aaron Hill in his quarter-final. On the other side of the draw, Sijun Yuan, who edged out Neil Robertson in a thrilling nine-frame match, will take on Barry Hawkins. Hawkins, seeking his first ranking title since 2017/18, expressed confidence ahead of his semi-final clash, praising the electric atmosphere at Berlin’s Tempodrom.