Chris Wakelin booked his place in the semi-finals of the Scottish Open with a controlled 5-3 victory over Zhou Yuelong, delivering one of his most assured performances of the week.
The match began evenly, with both players trading frames in the early stages as safety exchanges dominated the table. Wakelin gradually found greater fluency, using accurate long potting to gain the upper hand and establish a narrow lead by the mid-session interval.
A crucial phase arrived in the middle frames, where Wakelin tightened his control. He capitalised on mistakes from Zhou, converting scoring opportunities with confidence and extending his advantage to create separation on the scoreboard.
Zhou attempted to mount a response late in the contest, increasing the tempo and applying pressure in the closing frames. Wakelin, however, remained composed, managing the table effectively and closing out the match without allowing momentum to swing decisively.
The victory secures Wakelin a place in the last four and continues his strong run in the tournament. With consistency and discipline evident throughout the match, he now moves into the semi-finals with growing belief as the competition enters its decisive stage.
