Overview

• Wilson rallied from a 1–3 deficit to edge out world No 15 Si Jiahui 6–5 in round two.
• Both competitors delivered three century breaks each, matching the best-of-11 record first set in 2016 and 2020.
• At 97 in the deciding frame, Wilson turned away to attempt a no-look black that would have set a seven-century high but missed.
• He said he was unaware of the record opportunity and insisted he would repeat the showy shot as part of modern snooker’s fan engagement.
• Wilson will now meet either Ronnie O’Sullivan or Barry Hawkins in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.