Ding Junhui beats Luca Brecel to set up Kyren Wilson final at World Open

Ding Junhui held his nerve to beat a resurgent Luca Brecel and secure his place in the final of the World Open in China, where he will meet Kyren Wilson.

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Ding at one stage held a 5-2 lead but Brecel was able to respond and claw his way back into the match, to the extent that just one frame was in it at 5-4.

The 30-year-old Chinese star remained composed, however, and managed to close out the semi-final in impressive fashion.

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In the other last-four clash, Wilson edged out Mark Allen in a very close encounter.

Wilson had led 5-4 but a nasty miss on a straightforward red allowed Allen back into the match.

The Englishman held his nerve to beat Allen and guarantee himself at least £43,000 from the 19-frame final on Sunday.

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