DOWN TO THE LAST FOUR IN BERLIN

Mark Allen produced a magical display of break building as he cruised into the semi finals with a stunning 5-0 victory over Fan Zhengyi. Allen fired in breaks of 52,59,68,69 and 86 to claim victory and will take some serious stopping here in Berlin.

Zhao Xingtong wowed the crowds here in Berlin with a stunning 5-1 victory over Judd Trump. Xingtong strolled around the table potting absolutely everything with immense style and poise and you could just see the confidence oozing out of the recently crowned Uk Champion and he will now face Ricky Walden in the semifinals.

After suffering years of back trouble Ricky Walden looks back to his very best after another convincing win which saw him power to a 5-1 victory over the always tough to beat Kyren Wilson. Walden fired in breaks of 60,61,63,69 and 74 and looks in imperious form.

Yan Bingtao kept the hopes of an all Chinese final alive with a battling 5-4 victory over Ryan Day. In a match then swung both ways it was the 2020 master’s champion who will face Mark Allen for a place in Sunday’s showpiece final.