Shanghai Masters snooker 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Semi-final ON NOW as Wilson TRAILS Zhao with Carter awaiting winner
Ali Carter became the first player to book his spot in the final with a 10-8 win over Mark Selby on Friday.
While the last two World Champions - Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong are currently facing off to play in Sunday's showpiece.
Elsewhere, Ronnie O'Sullivan was knocked out at the quarter-final stage, losing 6-3 to Wilson.
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30th Jul 2025, 08:25 By Tony Robertson
Order of play
So here is today's order of play.
Ronnie O'Sullivan will be in action from after midday alongside world champion Zhao Xintong.
Elsewhere, Mark Williams and Ali Carter have already got their match underway at the same time as John Higgins and Xiao Goudong.
07.00: Mark Williams v Ali Carter
07.00: John Higgins v Xiao Guodong
12.30: Zhao Xintong v Chris Wakelin
12.30: Ronnie O'Sullivan v Barry Hawkins
30th Jul 2025, 08:20 By Tony Robertson
Good morning snooker fans
Welcome to SunSport's live blog of the Shanghai Masters.
We're on day three of the tournament with the round of 16 set to finish today.
Some big names have already been eliminated from this competitive field, including Shaun Murphy who was beaten in 6-0 whitewash by Mark Selby yesterday.
We'll bring you today's order of play and all you need to know shortly, so be sure to stay tuned.
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