Kyren Wilson rediscovering form at English Open, Neil Robertson shocked

Kyren Wilson produced a convincing performance to beat Mateusz Baranowski in the first round of the English Open in Brentwood, England. The 34-year-old has had a difficult season, suffering a heavy defeat to Liam Highfield in the last 32 of the British Open just a week ago. However, against Baranowski, Wilson showed great focus, producing two consecutive half-centuries to close out the match safely. The win sees Wilson move into the second round, where he will face Chang Bingyu, the recently crowned Wuhan Open champion. Meanwhile, a major upset occurred as Neil Robertson, the two-time winner, lost 4-3 to Luo Zetao, a Chinese player ranked 117th in the world. Robertson was the clear favorite, but his lack of consistency in the deciding frames led to an early exit. This is a big shock to fans and Robertson himself, who always felt confident playing in England. Elsewhere, Chris Wakelin also edged past Louis Heathcote on the final frame, while Chinese duo Zhang Anda and Ding Junhui both booked their places convincingly. This shows the growing strength of Chinese snooker, as they continue to make an impact on the international stage. Wilson, who reached the World Snooker Championship final in 2026, needs points to improve his ranking. This season has been inconsistent, but this victory could be the turning point he needed. Facing Chang Bingyu will be a real test, as the Chinese player is in red-hot form after his Wuhan Open title. That said, if he maintains the same focus as his match against Baranowski, Wilson can dream of a deep run. As for Robertson, this defeat is a wake-up call. He must rediscover his touch and consistency to avoid sliding down the rankings. In snooker, such shocks are common, and Luo Zetao will certainly make headlines in the coming days.