Ali Carter has a 5-4 lead against Mark Selby going into the final session of the Shanghai Masters semi-final. The first to 10 frames will play in Sunday's £210k final. #snooker

It's neck and neck between Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong in this blockbuster Shanghai Masters SF Zhao leads 5-4 so far in what has been an absorbing encounter. Both players have scored heavy. First to 10 reaches tomorrow's final. Play resumes 12.30pm (UK). #snooker

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗭𝗵𝗮𝗼 Kyren Wilson beats Zhao Xintong 10-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters final. Wilson wins six frames on the bounce to set up a £210k final clash against Ali Carter on Sunday. The world champion is out. #snooker

The Shanghai Masters final is on a knifeedge at the halfway stage. Kyren Wilson and Ali Carter are all square at 5-5 in a race to 11 for £210,000. #snooker

BREAKING: Kyren Wilson wins the Shanghai Masters, beating Ali Carter in the final 11-9 #snooker

"Four major titles last season and Wilson has bagged this campaign's first biggie. His Crucible Curse setback now forgotten." Shanghai Masters 2025 champion - Kyren Wilson #snooker Picture: WST

Snooker legend Jimmy White was seen enjoying the climax of the final England vs India test at The Oval on Sunday. White was watching with his grandson Ralphie Albert who has impressed in the cricket arena for England Under 19s. #snooker Picture: Sky Sports Cricket

Kyren Wilson says his Shanghai Masters success is the perfect tonic after the pain of his Crucible R1 exit. He said: "It was a huge kick in the teeth going out in the first round of the World Championship. But I’ve carried on in the same form." #snooker

A life-changing £147,000 remains on offer for players who make two 147s in snooker's four majors. Jackson Page won the huge prize last season - incredibly making two 147s in the same match! The first major of the season starts this Friday - the Saudi Arabia Masters. #snooker

Major world ranking snooker returns with the Saudi Arabia Masters starting on Friday. Judd Trump is defending champion after winning a final-frame decider against Mark Williams last year with a stunning clearance under huge pressure. #snooker x.com/i/status/18325…

A huge £500,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Saudi Arabia Masters, starting Friday. It is the same amount given to the World Championship winner. £200k for the runner-up too. The ranking event is labelled snooker's "Fourth Major". #snooker Pic: WST