Scoreboard Failure Halts Shanghai Masters Semi-final Before Wilson Wins 10-5
Wilson’s intervention led officials to send both players backstage for a seven-minute repair pause to meet live broadcast obligations
Overview
- A malfunction during the 10th frame left arena displays blank with Zhao Xintong leading 5-4
- World No.2 Kyren Wilson requested a halt to ensure fans and players could follow the score
- Referee and tournament directors agreed to a backstage break while technicians restored the monitors
- Play resumed after roughly seven minutes and Wilson won six straight frames to prevail 10-5
- Organizers said the episode highlights the need for stronger technical contingencies at premier snooker events