Wilson beats Trump to win Xi'an Grand Prix final

Kyren Wilson claimed a hard-fought triumph complete chap Englishman Judd Trump to go nan inaugural victor of nan Xi'an Grand Prix successful China.

The reigning world champion hit nan caller world number 1 10-8 to unafraid nan £177,000 apical prize successful nan 2nd ranking arena of nan season.

The brace were not separated by much than a framework until Wilson took power from 8-7 down to clinch 3 successful a statement and seal victory.

The 32-year-old, who beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-4 successful nan semi-finals connected Saturday, now has 7 profession ranking titles, moving up of Ken Doherty, Stuart Bingham, Stephen Maguire and Ali Carter connected nan all-time list.

Trump's semi-final triumph complete Daniel Wells ensured he would switch Mark Allen arsenic world number 1 and regain apical spot for nan first clip since 2021.

The 35-year-old was hoping to unafraid a 29th ranking title, which would person taken him clear of Steve Davis successful 4th connected nan all-time list.

The 2019 world champion won nan Shanghai Masters past month, though that is not presently a ranking event.