A 6-4 upset sees the world number one fall, O'Sullivan jubilant, faces Thaksin in final for 42nd title

On March 22 Beijing time, the semi-finals of the Snooker Yushan World Open concluded. O'Sullivan edged out Chinese player Wu Yize 6-5, while world number one Trump was upset 4-6 by Thai star Thaksin. Consequently, the final pairing is confirmed: O'Sullivan against Thaksin. Trump's loss delights O'Sullivan, virtually securing his title win!

O'Sullivan faced Chinese rising star Wu Yize. This season, O'Sullivan's best result was runner-up at the Saudi Masters. In this event, he displayed high fighting spirit and dominance. Against Wu Yize, he played seriously, maintaining a lead throughout. Although dragged into a decider at 5-5, he seized Wu's defensive error, precisely potting a red to win with a decisive break, clinching a 6-5 victory and advancing to another ranking final. This was a complete victory in experience; O'Sullivan remains sharp, seemingly returning to peak form!

Trump faced Thaksin. Trump, world number one, won the German Masters this season and steadily reached the semi-finals here. His semi-final opponent Thaksin, generally considered average with only accuracy as a trait, made Trump the favored winner. The match was intensely competitive, essentially alternating frames. After eight frames, it was 4-4. Crucially, in frame nine, Thaksin blasted a 134-point century break to take a 5-4 match lead, pushing Trump to the brink. In frame ten, Trump scored a 50-point break but didn't secure the frame; Thaksin accumulated points steadily and, under pressure, potted the decisive black for a 63-62 dramatic win, eliminating Trump 6-4 and stunningly entering the final as the event's biggest dark horse!

Thus, the final matchup is confirmed. With Trump eliminated, Rocket O'Sullivan is undoubtedly jubilant. Facing Thaksin, whose main strength is accuracy, O'Sullivan is poised to easily claim his 42nd ranking title. Let's wait and see!

By Sports Story