Masters: Kyren Wilson beats Barry Hawkins 6-4 to reach quarter-finals
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Wilson beats Hawkins in tough battle - five best shots
Masters 2018 on the BBC |
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Venue: Alexandra Palace, London Date: 14-21 January |
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Kyren Wilson recorded his first Masters win with a 6-4 victory over former Crucible finalist Barry Hawkins.
Hawkins produced a brilliant 131 clearance to take the opening frame before his fellow Englishman hit back.
He then made 121 to take a 2-1 lead but once again Wilson responded with a century of his own to move into a 3-2 lead and then made 106 to go 4-3 ahead.
The score moved to 4-4, but Wilson took the eighth frame after a fluked red then clinched the last for victory.
The 26-year-old will now play two-time world champion Mark Williams in their quarter-final on Thursday.
"I was a lucky boy towards the end but I was pleased with the way I took the chance," said Wilson, whose one and only ranking title is the 2015 Shanghai Masters.
"I have had a few flukes against me this season and it is sickening. When you get a bit of luck you have to make it count.
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