Wuhan Open Snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Judd Trump THROUGH to semis after thrilling decider, Murphy THRASHED
JUDD TRUMP will have breathed a huge sigh of relief after making it through to the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.
The world No 1 needed all nine frames to beat Chris Wakelin, who had been leading 2-0 and 3-1 before Trump fought back.
In the other afternoon last eight match, Zhang Anda was beaten by compatriot Si Jiahui to reach the final four.
The early QF clashes saw Guodong Ziao thrash Shaun Murphy 5-1 and Jack Lisowski lose by the same scoreline to Long Zehuang.
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Trump vs Higgins - head to head
Judd Trump and John Higgins have shared one of the great rivalries in snooker and that is shown in their head-to-head stats.
They have now faced each other 50 times since their first meeting way back in 2008 and the starts show how close they've played each other over the last 16 years.
Trump has actually won more frames but Higgins has more wins - but the Ace in the Pack has got the better of the rivalry in recent times, winning four of the last five.
Trump, of course, beat Higgins in the 2019 World Championship final but the pair have a record of 3-3 in finals.
John Higgins also recently beat Judd Trump in their race to become the second player, behind Ronnie O'Sullivan, to reach 1,000 centuries.
Stats via CueTracker.net
Wednesday's schedule
Judd Trump vs John Higgins is obviously the pick of the ties in the next round, with the other players in the draw likely to be happy that those two will meet face to face at this early stage.
Shaun Murphy and Ali Carter will also likely be ruing the draw as they too face each other.
Here's Wednesday's action in full:
- Wu Yize vs Jack Lisowski
- Judd Trump vs John Higgins
- Ben Woollaston vs Long Zehuang
- Shaun Murphy vs Ali Carter
- Barry Hawkins vs Xiao Guodong
- Si Jiahui vs Duane Jones
- Mark Joyce vs Zhang Anda
- Chris Wakelin vs Ding Junhui
Credit: PA Tuesday's results
Here's a quick reminder of how the action played out on Tuesday, with Kyren Wilson the shock big name exit from Wuhan.
Judd Trump and John Higgins set up a meeting for Wednesday, while Shaun Murphy and Ding Junhui were among the other big names to progress.
Full results:
- Jamie Clarke 4-5 Wu Yize
- Jackson Page 0-5 Long Zehuang
- Stan Moody 3-5 Barry Hawkins
- Elliot Slessor 3-5 Ben Woollaston
- Xiao Guodong 5-4 Kyren Wilson
- Shaun Murphy 5-3 Noppon Saengkham
- Pang Junxu 4-5 Duane Jones
- Ali Carter 5-3 Marco Fu
- Judd Trump 5-2 Anthony McGill
- Jak Jones 1-5 Jack Liswoski
- Si Jiahui 5-1 Martin O'Donnell
- Mark Joyce 5-0 Robbie Williams
- Chris Wakelin 5-0 David Lilley
- Zhang Anda 5-3 Hossein Vafaei
- John Higgins 5-3 Zak Surety
- Yuan Sijun 2-5 Ding Junhui
Home favourite
China’s Ding Junhui continued his strong form with a 5-2 win over compatriot Yuan Sijun.
Ding fired in breaks of 58, 95, 110 and 77 on his way to the win.
He said: "Chinese players are improving their technical skills and gaining more experience, they are getting better.
"They have become familiar with the different styles of players and Chinese competitors stand out in various events now."
Trump v Higgins rivalry
We have a potential classic to look forward to in tomorrow's last-16.
Trump continued: "I think, at this moment in time, we have had the best games against each other of anyone.
"He has been one of the best rivalries I’ve had in snooker.
"If you look at the top five or ten games I’ve been involved in then at least two or three are with him.
"There have been some great memories in the games between us."
The Ace in the Pack
Judd Trump looks a strong candidate to defend his title after another impressive display.
The 29-time ranking event winner sauntered past Anthony McGill to set up a grudge match with John Higgins.
Trump said: "I find it easier playing John because I know I have to play at my absolute best to stand a chance.
"John is in good form and I will have to play well and improve if I am going to win."
Local boy
It was a family affair for Wuhan-native Long Zehuang on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old scored a huge 5-0 win over Jackson Page, setting up a last-16 clash with Ben Woollaston.
Zehuang said: "I felt particularly nervous today because my family was watching.
"I’m from Wuhan and my wife and child were also here too. Maybe that brought me good luck today, as it is very rare for my family to watch me play.
“My child was born this year and is now eight months old. My wife has been taking care of everything at home.
"She is incredibly supportive of me and my entire family is behind me. Without their support, I might have already given up."
Xiao Guodong speaks
Earlier, there was a big shock as Xiao Guodong knocked out world champion Kyren Wilson after an epic battle.
The Chinese star took the thrilling contest 5-4.
Xiao said: "Kyren is ranked number two in the world and became world champion this year so I kept a clear head and reminded myself to be patient for my chance.
"Whether I was leading or trailing, I couldn’t let my guard down.
"When I compete in China, I really want to win. Having fans and my family in the audience makes me want to show my best.
"Thankfully I managed to get the result today."
Trumping the competition
It's been some year for Judd Trump, who marches into the last-16 with an impressive win over Anthony McGill.
Trump, the defending champ in Wuhan, has played in 14 tournaments so far in 2024.
If he beats John Higgins tomorrow, he will have reached the quarter-finals (at least) of every event he has played this year. Some record.
Final scores - Trump and Higgins through
Judd Trump is made to wait for his victory as McGill attempts to snooker his way back into the seventh frame, but his efforts are in vain.
Higgins is also through while Anda Zhang has completed an impressive comeback to beat Hossein Vafaei.
- John Higgins 5 vs 3 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 1 vs 5 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 5 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 5 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 5 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 5 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 2 vs 5 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 5 vs 3 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Can Higgins and Trump seal it?
Higgins and Trump are now each one frame away from victory.
Meanwhile Si Jiahui has scored a convincing win, with Ding also sailing through to the next round.
- John Higgins 4 vs 3 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 1 vs 5 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 5 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 5 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 4 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 5 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 2 vs 5 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 3 vs 3 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Trump noses in front
Trump is having to battle hard here but it is nothing he is not used to.
Higgins is also embroiled in a tight contest with Surety, who has levelled things up.
- John Higgins 3 vs 3 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 1 vs 5 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 5 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 4 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 3 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 5 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 2 vs 4 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 2 vs 2 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores
Trump and McGill are stuck in a statement with the fifth frame level at 1-1.
Elsewhere the other matches are drawing to a close or have already been decided, with Wakelin whitewashing Lilley.
- John Higgins 3 vs 2 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 1 vs 5 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 5 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 3 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 2 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 5 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 2 vs 3 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 2 vs 2 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Lisowski seals win
Lisowski dropped just one frame as he beat Jones, with Joyce and Wakelin also dominating their opponents.
Meanwhile Trump has levelled his match at 2-2 against McGill.
- John Higgins 3 vs 1 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 1 vs 5 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 4 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 2 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 2 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 4 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 2 vs 3 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 1 vs 2 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Two on brink of victory
Wakelin is also now 4-0 up over Lilley, with Joyce and Higgins also performing well and nearing a win.
Trump's clash with McGill appears to be the tightest match of the afternoon so far.
- John Higgins 3 vs 1 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 0 vs 4 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 3 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 2 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 1 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 4 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 1 vs 3 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 1 vs 2 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - McGill on top
Trump has no answer to another impressive frame from McGill, who nearly won it in one visit.
Jones also has no way to derail the Lisowski train, and needs an almighty come back to win the match.
- John Higgins 2 vs 1 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 0 vs 4 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 3 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 2 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 1 vs 2 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 3 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 1 vs 3 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 0 vs 2 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Lisowski on a mission
We saw one whitewash in the morning's fixtures and Jack Lisowski is on his way to recording another.
He is beating Jak Jones 3-0 while Wakelin leads Lilley by the same scoreline.
- John Higgins 1 vs 1 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 0 vs 3 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 2 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 1 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 1 vs 1 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 3 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 1 vs 2 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 0 vs 1 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - McGill hits back
A brilliant century from McGill means it is all square between him and Trump after two frames.
Higgins and Ding are in the same boat as Trump after surrendering their early leads.
John Higgins 1 vs 1 Zak Surety
Jak Jones 0 vs 2 Jack Lisowski
Mark Joyce 1 vs 0 Robbie Williams
Si Jiahui 0 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
Judd Trump 1 vs 1 Anthony McGill
Chris Wakelin 2 vs 0 David Lilley
Yuan Sijun 1 vs 1 Ding Junhui
Anda Zhang 0 vs 1 Hossein VafaeiLatest scores - Trump in front
Tournament favourite Judd Trump has taken the lead against Anthony McGill.
While John Higgins wins the first frame in his clash with Zak Surety - could his good form be set to continue?
- John Higgins 1 vs 0 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 0 vs 1 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 1 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 0 vs 1 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 1 vs 0 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 1 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 0 vs 1 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 0 vs 1 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Wakelin takes first frame
Chris Wakelin has won the first frame of the afternoon against David Lilley.
While Ding Junhui, Jack Lisowski and Hossein Vafaei have also got off the mark.
- John Higgins 0 vs 0 Zak Surety
- Jak Jones 0 vs 1 Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce 0 vs 0 Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui 0 vs 0 Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump 0 vs 0 Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin 1 vs 0 David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun 0 vs 1 Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang 0 vs 1 Hossein Vafaei
Latest scores - Matches get underway
A reminder of the fixtures:
- John Higgins vs Zak Surety
- Jak Jones vs Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce vs Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui vs Martin O’Donnell
- Judd Trump vs Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin vs David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun vs Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang vs Hossein Vafaei
Higgins hails 'divine intervention'
John Higgins credited "divine intervention" after his 5-4 victory over Fan Zhengyi in round two of the Wuhan Open.
Higgins trailed 3-0 and 4-2 to China's Fan before he managed a break of 61 to grab one back and went on to complete the turnaround.
He said after the win: "I was going nowhere after Saudi Arabia with my old cue.
"My game was in bad shape. It maybe took some divine intervention, I don't know what it was.
"It made me swap equipment and it seems to have given me a lease of life. Who knows how long it will last but today it seems good."
Next round of matches
The remainder of the draw gets underway at 12:30pm and includes the likes of Judd Trump and John Higgins.
Here are the fixtures:
- John Higgins vs Zak Surety
- Jak Jones vs Jack Lisowski
- Mark Joyce vs Robbie Williams
- Si Jiahui vs Martin O'Donnell
- Judd Trump vs Anthony McGill
- Chris Wakelin vs David Lilley
- Yuan Sijun vs Ding Junhui
- Anda Zhang vs Hossein Vafaei
Final scores - Xiao takes it!
A tense deciding frame to sum up the match.
Xiao built a strong lead but looked to have messed it up, only for Wilson to leave himself in a poor position on the pink.
Xiao then finally made sure and got the better of the pressure by finally sealing his place in the next round.
- Jamie Clarke 4-5 Wu Yize
- Jackson Page 0-5 Long Zehuang
- Stan Moody 3-5 Barry Hawkins
- Elliot Slessor 3-5 Ben Woollaston
- Xiao Guodong 5-4 Kyren Wilson
- Shaun Murphy 5-3 Noppon Saengkham
- Pang Junxu 4-5 Duane Jones
- Ali Carter 5-3 Marco Fu
Latest scores - Only Wilson vs Xiao left
All the other matches have been decided, leaving Wilson and Xiao as the only pair still battling it out.
Xiao is showing signs of nerves but Wilson is also not looking as fluid as he was in the previous two frames.
- Jamie Clarke 4-5 Wu Yize
- Jackson Page 0-5 Long Zehuang
- Stan Moody 3-5 Barry Hawkins
- Elliot Slessor 3-5 Ben Woollaston
- Xiao Guodong 4-4 Kyren Wilson
- Shaun Murphy 5-3 Noppon Saengkham
- Pang Junxu 4-5 Duane Jones
- Ali Carter 5-3 Marco Fu