Kyren Wilson’s Tour Championship Drama: Nosebleed Chaos Halts Match Twice as Ding Junhui Takes Command
Kyren Wilson’s Tour Championship clash against Ding Junhui took an unexpected turn when the Englishman suffered a sudden and severe nosebleed, causing the match to be halted twice. The incident stunned both the audience and TV viewers, as blood poured from Wilson’s nose mid-frame, forcing him to step away for medical attention.
The Kettering-born star initially attempted to continue after briefly leaving the table, but the problem resurfaced, raising concerns that he might be unable to finish the match. The unexpected delay led to an official pause, with commentator Dave Hendon explaining the situation:
“The referee has taken Ding out of the arena, and he’s been informed of what’s happening. Play is suspended, unfortunately. You never know what’s going to happen in snooker.”
Hendon later added, “We wish him well and hope he’s able to resume the match.”
Former professional snooker player Alan McManus also shared his thoughts, recalling a similar, though less severe, experience during the Masters:
“It’s never happened to me at this level, but I remember playing in the Masters one year when my nose was dripping due to the cold. It’s really annoying. I ended up putting tissue up my nose to stop it. Kyren is clearly having to take some time out.”
After a delay of around 30 minutes, Wilson returned to the table, but he struggled to regain his composure. Ding capitalized on the disruption, securing his sixth frame to take a commanding 6-1 lead.
Wilson has dealt with mid-match nosebleeds before, most notably during the 2018 World Championship semi-final against John Higgins. As he continues to battle against Ding in this best-of-19-frames encounter, Wilson will be hoping to defend his 2024 Tour Championship title. However, with Ding needing just three more frames to secure victory, the challenge ahead is daunting.
Wilson had started strong with a break of 70, but the medical setback appeared to shake his momentum. Ding responded with impressive breaks of 126, 73, 76, 59, and 80, firmly establishing control of the match. The winner will advance to face either Mark Selby or Neil Robertson in the semi-final on Saturday, setting up what promises to be another thrilling contest.
