In an intense battle at the inaugural Xi’an Grand Prix final, Judd Trump held a slight advantage over Kyren Wilson, leading 7-6 as they headed into the second half of the concluding session. The chase for the lucrative £177,000 first prize saw both players showcasing their skills, trading centuries in a tight first session.

The clash between Trump and Wilson lived up to the pre-match hype, keeping the sell-out crowd at the Qujiang E-sports Centre on the edge of their seats. With Trump reclaiming the world No. 1 spot and Wilson displaying his world champion form, it was always expected to be a close affair in the best-of-19 frame final.

The rivalry between the two Englishmen was evident as they traded frames, with Trump aiming for back-to-back titles after his recent success at the Shanghai Masters. Breaks of 114 and 62 helped Trump take a narrow 3-2 lead, only for Wilson to respond with breaks of 54 and 58 to level the match at 2-2.

Wilson then surged ahead with runs of 135 and 75 to lead 4-3, but Trump fought back to even the score at 4-4 with a break of 76. The tactical battle continued in the final frame of the opening session, with Wilson missing a crucial yellow to give Trump an opportunity. However, a tough blue eluded Trump, allowing Wilson to snatch the final frame and take a narrow lead into the break.

As the players resumed play, Wilson showcased his potting skills, but Trump managed to pot a crucial red to keep the pressure on. A tense battle ensued over the final red and green balls, with both players trying to gain an advantage. Trump eventually landed a superb shot on the green, but Wilson responded with a brilliant snooker to leave Trump in a difficult position.

With both players chasing 10 frames to claim the trophy, the tension was palpable as the match headed towards its conclusion. The outcome hung in the balance as the players continued to push each other to their limits in pursuit of victory. The final moments of the Xi’an Grand Prix final promised to be a thrilling conclusion to an epic battle between two of snooker’s finest talents.