‘A new one on me’ – Kyren Wilson left stunned as German Masters snooker semi-final is delayed by NAIL
‘A new one on me’ – Kyren Wilson left stunned as German Masters snooker semi-final is delayed by NAIL
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KYREN WILSON’S march to the German Masters snooker final was delayed — by a NAIL!. Last year’s world champ saw off Xiao Guodong 6-2 in his semi-final at Berlin’s Tempodrom. But not before play had to be stopped because of a nail sticking out of the arena’s carpet. The Warrior from Kettering was 10-1 up in the opening frame when he realised it was in his way. The stunned 33-year-old told the referee: “It’s just right where I’m standing.”.
![[Kyren Wilson at the German Masters snooker semi-final.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-kyren-wilson-eng-sport-968403065.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Play was then halted and a staff member quickly prised it out. The moment shocked Eurosport commentator, Phil Studd who thought he had seen it all in the sport. "Something is stuck in the carpet, possibly a nail that is proving to be a bit of a distraction for Wilson," said Studd. "There is always something new in this sport, isn't there? We have even had rain stopping play in the past. "Nails stopping play is a new one for me.
![[Snooker player bending down to look under the snooker table.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/nail-carpet-disturbed-kyren-wilson-968431782.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. "I mean I guess the surprise is that the nail has not been noticed before now; this is day six of seven [of the tournament].". Wilson resumed to sweep into a 3-0 lead against world No 17 Xiao. And he kept his nerve to set up the chance to repeat his 2019 success in today’s final. Wilson said: “I’ve experienced this amazing crowd, this amazing atmosphere with the one table.
![[A snooker player removes a nail from the carpet.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-nail-carpet-disturbed-kyren-968403094.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
