Defending champ Xiao Guodong held his nerve in a nail-biting final at the WST Wuhan Open, edging out Gary Wilson 10-9 in a best-of-19 showdown 🎱🔥.
The match kicked off with Xiao racing to a 2-0 lead, looking as smooth as a fresh masala chai. But Wilson wasn't holding back. He potted a superb 116 break—scoring 116 points in one visit, called a century break—that shook things up and left the score 5-4 at the mid-session interval.
After the break, Wilson came out swinging with two back-to-back century breaks to storm into an 8-6 lead. Think of it like scoring back-to-back goals in a last-minute football match—total clutch! But Xiao had other plans. He rattled off three straight frames, pushing the final to a decider.
The 19th frame was pure drama. Xiao ran 48 points, edging ahead, while Wilson fought back with a sneaky snooker. Yet a missed easy red ball swung momentum back to Xiao, who sealed the title with a cool pot to retain his crown. Cue the confetti! 😅🎉
For fans across South and Southeast Asia, this epic duel is proof that no matter if you’re hustling through Mumbai’s streets or chilling in Jakarta’s cafes, the thrill of live sports never gets old. What’s next? Maybe we’re due for an underdog story worthy of Bollywood! 😉
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Xiao Guodong outclasses Gary Wilson to retain WST Wuhan Open title
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