Mark Selby produced a masterful performance to defeat two-time Champion of Champions winner Neil Robertson 6–2 and book his place in the final of the 2025 Sportsbet.io Champion of Champions for the very first time.
Selby commented: “I knew I’d have to be at my absolute best to beat Neil, and I felt really sharp out there tonight. Once I got in front, I managed the game well and kept control. It’s special to reach the final here at home in Leicester — but I’m not done yet. Tomorrow, I’ll be giving everything to lift that trophy.”
The opening frame set the tone for a tactical contest, with Selby edging ahead after a missed red from Robertson. The Jester from Leicester then doubled his lead in style, compiling a superb 126 to take command early in the match.
Robertson responded with a composed 76 break in the third to halve the deficit, but his momentum stalled in the fourth. A tight safety exchange fell Selby’s way, allowing him to reassert control. The home favourite pressed on, producing an assured break of 86 in the fifth to extend his lead to 4–1.
The Australian, ever resilient, struck back with a brilliant 104 to keep himself in contention at 4–2. A tense seventh frame followed, decided on the final black. A rare miss from Selby looked to hand Robertson the chance to close the gap — but the two-time champion returned the favour with an unexpected error, allowing Selby to move just one frame from victory.
In the eighth, another strategic battle unfolded. Robertson fought tooth and nail to force an opening, but Selby’s safety superiority once again proved decisive as he sealed the frame — and the match — to reach his first Champion of Champions final.
Selby will now face World No.1 Judd Trump in a best-of-nineteen showdown across two sessions, beginning at 12:45pm, in what promises to be an electrifying finale.
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