Kyren Wilson Misses Snooker Century Record at Shanghai Masters

Kyren Wilson narrowly missed setting a new snooker record during his thrilling 6-5 win over Si Jiahui at the Shanghai Masters, where they combined for six century breaks, tying the record for the most in a best-of-11 match. In the decisive frame, Wilson was on 97 and needed only to pot the black ball to achieve a seventh century break, which would have broken the record. Instead, he attempted a flamboyant no-look shot that missed, a decision he made to entertain the enthusiastic Chinese crowd and express his unique style. Wilson, the 2024 World Snooker Championship winner, expressed no regrets about the attempt, emphasizing the importance of bringing character and fun to the sport, especially as snooker grows in popularity in China. Despite missing the historic shot, Wilson was delighted with the high-quality match and the crowd's reaction, stating he would have made the same shot even if he had known the record was on the line. The match was widely praised for its intensity and skill, with Wilson's approach reflecting a modern era in snooker where players inject flair into their game.