Si Jiahui, a 21-year-old Chinese snooker star, has made history by reaching the ranking finals for the first time in his career. Si Jiahui defeated Kyren Wilson in the semi-finals of the 2024 German Snooker Masters, securing a spot in the final match where he will compete with the renowned player Judd Trump for the championship title.
Before the event, Si Jiahui was ranked 29th in the world, while his opponent Wilson held the 10th position in the world rankings and had previously won 5 ranking championships. Despite Wilson’s impressive track record and dominance in previous matchups with Si Jiahui, the young Chinese player displayed exceptional skill and determination in the semi-final match.
After facing an early 2-0 deficit, Si Jiahui staged a remarkable comeback, winning five consecutive games and demonstrating his prowess with high-scoring plays. Ultimately, Si Jiahui secured a 6-3 victory over Wilson, sealing his place in the finals and marking a significant achievement in his career.
In the other semi-final match, Judd Trump, ranked No. 2 in the world, defeated Sam Craigie to advance to the final. Trump, known as the “Accuracy King,” has reached the finals seven times this season, having won three titles and secured three runner-up positions.
The upcoming final match between Si Jiahui and Judd Trump will adopt a best-of-19 game system and will be held in two stages. The outcome of the final match, whether it results in Trump securing his fourth championship of the season or Si Jiahui claiming his first career ranking championship, will be revealed on the morning of the 5th, Beijing time. Snooker fans eagerly await the highly-anticipated showdown between these two formidable players in the quest for the German Masters championship.