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Kyren Wilson advanced to the final of the Champion of Champions 2026 on Friday, November 14, by defeating fellow Englishman Shaun Murphy 6:4 in Leicester.
The victory marks Wilson’s 15th win on the snooker tour, keeping him on track for a third successive title following triumphs at the Northern Ireland Open and the International Championship. Murphy mounted a late comeback before Wilson sealed the result with a decisive clearance in the final frame at the Mattioli Arena.
- Field Competitiveness: Wakelin’s win over Neil Robertson leaves him facing Wilson in the weekend final.
Wilson started the semi-final strongly, taking the opening frame with a 138 break. Playing as the more effective tactician through the early exchanges, “The Warrior” extended his advantage to 5:1 with further contributions of 91 and 92, Eurosport reported.
“The Magician” Murphy responded under pressure, narrowing the deficit to 4:5 with an 83 break in the ninth frame to disrupt what had been a lopsided contest. Wilson regained control in the tenth frame, compiling a 110 clearance to secure his spot in the title match.
Waiting for Wilson in the final is Chris Wakelin. Wakelin advanced earlier by defeating Neil Robertson 6:2, ending Robertson’s pursuit of his first title since August 2025.
| Player | Semi-Final Result | Key Break | Upcoming Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Wilson | Won 6:4 vs. Shaun Murphy | 138, 110 | Final vs. Chris Wakelin |
| Chris Wakelin | Won 6:2 vs. Neil Robertson | Not reported | Final vs. Kyren Wilson |
Should Wilson triumph on Sunday, November 15, he will become the first player to achieve a sequence of three consecutive tournament victories since Judd Trump in 2023. The Champion of Champions is an invitational event featuring the previous year’s tournament winners, with Robertson having qualified via his number three world ranking due to multiple repeat winners across the calendar.
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