With Robertson losing 5-6 in a last-minute defeat! The Snooker Masters semifinalists are decided: Wu Yize’s next opponent confirmed

On January 17th Beijing time, the Snooker Masters quarterfinals wrapped up completely. In the last two matches, China’s Wu Yize dominated with a 6-0 victory over Xiao Guodong, while Robertson narrowly lost 5-6 after a dramatic finish against Kyren Wilson. This result sets the semifinal lineup: Higgins as the last from the ’75 trio, Trump as the only one left from the ’80s five Tigers, Kyren Wilson representing the ’90s, and Wu Yize standing alone for the ’00s generation of Chinese players!

Wu Yize battled fiercely against Xiao Guodong. This match was a Chinese derby, guaranteeing at least one player a spot in the semifinals and keeping championship hopes alive. Wu Yize was unstoppable, maintaining precision throughout and continuously pushing Xiao Guodong back. Growing stronger with each frame, Wu decisively crushed Xiao 6-0, storming into the semifinals with overwhelming dominance. There’s no denying Wu Yize’s incredible form—he’s absolutely on fire!

Kyren Wilson faced Robertson. From the start, Wilson came out aggressively, delivering two century breaks and a 50+ break to take a dreamlike 3-0 lead. In the fourth frame, Robertson narrowly edged out 59-57 to claim a crucial frame and halt his slide. Wilson responded with a 66-point break to extend his advantage to 4-1. However, Wilson’s accuracy and rhythm then dipped, allowing Robertson—playing at a Grand Slam champion level—to launch a fierce comeback, producing two centuries and a 60+ break, winning four consecutive frames to take a 5-4 lead and reach match point. Wilson refused to concede, scoring another century to level at 5-5 and push the match to a decider. In the final frame, both had chances, but Wilson capitalized on small opportunities to clinch a 6-5 victory, narrowly avoiding a complete turnaround!

With this, the tournament’s semifinalists are all set: three World Champions—Higgins, Trump, and Kyren Wilson—alongside China’s lone star Wu Yize. These four represent clearly distinct generations. The semifinals are confirmed: Higgins from the ’75 trio versus Trump from the ’80s five Tigers in a peak showdown, and the ’90s leading figure Kyren Wilson facing the ’00s Chinese rising star Wu Yize. We eagerly await the final matchup—let’s stay tuned!

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