O´Sullivan vs Wakelin Prediction

Ronnie has reached the semifinals and has chosen the perfect stage for it. If the legend clinches the title in Saudi Arabia, it would be a remarkable achievement. Just two more steps remain, but he's already come a long way. A victory over Kyren Wilson is a testament to that.

Indeed, Ronnie pulled off a second consecutive comeback. First, he rallied to defeat Chan Bingyu, and then he overcame Kyren Wilson, trailing 3-5 during the match. His opponent was on the brink of success but ultimately fell short. It's important to note that the final three frames were a showcase of O'Sullivan's brilliance, as he barely made any mistakes. His highest break was an impressive 118 points. In terms of consistency, he also performed well: two breaks over 50 and three centuries. Wilson, on the other hand, didn't manage to hit a century even once.

Chris is also a sensation in the tournament, albeit to a lesser extent. His high ranking allowed him to skip the early rounds, but he's still made his mark. It's enough to say he overcame his mental block by defeating Zhao Xintong, and in some style too, coming back from 3-5 down. A worthy semifinalist, though let's be honest, many were expecting Zhao to be here. But no worries, the season is long.

Heroics were also required in the quarterfinal stage. Barry Hawkins doesn't give away matches easily, so the opponents had to go the distance, playing the maximum number of frames. Wakelin led 4-1, but Hawkins fought back to level at 4-4. They reached the decisive stretch without any century breaks, though Wakelin managed six 50+ point series.