Xiao Edges Out Wilson To Retain Wuhan Open Title

China's Xiao Guodong hit England's Gary Wilson 10-9 to clasp nan Wuhan Open title.

Xiao, 36, won nan tourney successful 2024 and becomes conscionable nan 4th subordinate to clasp their maiden title aft John Parrott, Mark Allen and beaten finalist Wilson.

"Winning a first ranking title is hard, winning a 2nd is moreover harder," he said.

"To beryllium capable to travel backmost to this metropolis and successfully take sides nan title really intends a lot.

"As an knowledgeable player, winning 2 ranking titles astatine this shape feels a spot late, but successful different measurement nan timing is conscionable right."

Xiao had led 2-0 and 5-3 but Wilson went connected to return nan inaugural successful nan evening convention pinch 3 hundreds of years successful 5 frames, helping him to an 8-6 advantage.

China's world number 14 past clawed it backmost to lead 9-8 earlier Wilson responded pinch a break of 52 to group up a deciding frame.

Xiao held his nervus to seal nan triumph successful an edgy last frame, retaining his title and claiming nan £140,000 apical prize.

"My biggest summation complete nan past twelvemonth has been maturation successful my mentality," Xiao added.

"I'm calmer and much composed now. I consciousness overmuch much settled and wished astir nan way I'm on. I conscionable want to attraction connected each changeable and bask what I do retired there."