CARTER THE COMEBACK KING
He certainly has been this week…
The Captain recovered from 5-2 down for 6-5 victories over Qiu Lei and Mark Williams.
He also reeled off the last four frames from 8-6 adrift against Mark Selby, who he defeated 10-8.
Wilson 2-3 Carter
A further run of 65 sees the Captain restore his lead after the interval.
Wilson 2-2 Carter (0-24)
The Captain has the first real chance of the fifth frame, and establishes a 24-point cushion before playing safe.
There is still a pack of five reds locked up on the black spot, with a couple close to the side cushions, so there could be a lot of life left in this frame yet.
WATCH: WILSON SINKS CENTURY AT ‘O’SULLIVAN-ESQUE PACE’
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Wilson plays at ‘O’Sullivan-esque pace’ to complete ‘immaculate’ century
Video credit: TNT Sports
MID-SESSION INTERVAL
After the first session, it is all square at 2-2 with Wilson hitting a sumptuous break of 129 followed by an excellent 96 to overturn Carter’s early lead.
The Captain brought the match level with an 86 and there is still all to play for, with 11 frames the target for both players.
Wilson 2-2 Carter
Back comes the Captain with 86 to level things up once more at the break.
Wilson 2-1 Carter
Almost back-to-back centuries for Wilson!
Nevertheless, a swift 96 is more than enough to put him in front for the first time.
Wilson 1-1 Carter
The Warrior responds superbly with a magnificent break of 129 to level.
Wilson 0-1 Carter
Runs of 68 and 35 see the Captain dominate the opening frame and draw first blood.
CARTER: ROUTE TO THE FINAL
Second Round: Mark Williams 6-5
Quarter-Finals: Xiao Guodong 6-5
Semi-Finals: Mark Selby 10-8
WILSON: ROUTE TO THE FINAL
Second Round: Si Jiahui 6-5
Quarter-Finals: Ronnie O’Sullivan 6-3
Semi-Finals: Zhao Xintong 10-5
THE SECOND COMING
One of these players will become only the third multiple winner of this event, which was first played in 2007, after Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ding Junhui.
Carter lifted the trophy back in 2010, while Wilson made his big breakthrough when he triumphed in Shanghai five years later.
GOOD MORNING
TNT Sports brings you LIVE updates from the final of the Shanghai Masters.
It promises to be a fascinating match with Kyren Wilson facing Ali Carter for the crown after both men defeated World champion Zhao Xintong and Mark Selby respectively to reach the final.
Grab yourself a coffee (other hot beverages are available), sit back and get ready to soak up all the action as it happens!
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