Welsh Open 2023 snooker LIVE – Robert Milkins faces Tian Pengfei in first semi-final, Shaun Murphy v Pang Junxu later

Milkins 0-0 Tian (75-67) Ad A fabulous clearance of 61 from Roberto and that will be a 1-0 lead. Tian actually slotted frame ball, but ended up seeing the white dive down a hole. A brilliant safety shot paved the way for a terrific Milkman clearance.

Already bettered his high break in the quarter-finals against Mark Allen, a run of only 42. Welsh OpenAllen tumbles out of Welsh Open after below-par display in 5-1 loss to Milkins15 HOURS AGO Milkins 0-0 Tian (41-67) What a steal this would be after sitting in his chair for most of the frame. In goes red along top cush and this is a golden chance to complete the clearance on the colours.

All there for the taking. Milkins 0-0 Tian (18-67) Milkman lays a pretty crafty tactical shot here for Tian to confront. Misses the reds first time before clipping pink second time and he'll be warned here that he must hit a red because he is not in a snooker.

Otherwise he'll lose frame. Fun and games straight off the bat. Well, Tian thumps the red straight in the face.

Double kiss, but no safety escape and red nestles over left middle. Chance for Rob to launch the counter attack. Milkins 0-0 Tian (4-67) Just the three matches between this duo with the Milkman 2-1 clear on the career head-to-heads.

Tian just looking for one more red to win this opening frame. Milkins 0-0 Tian (4-67) Well, this is a fabulously settled start from Tian. Difficult to understand why he is world No.

49 when you see this level of play. No messing about as he reaches 56. A lovely little snick back on red to right middle and he holds for the black.

So unfortunate to screw white into the yellow pocket after making plant on reds. Still life in frame yet. Milkins 0-0 Tian (0-27) Great cutback on black from Tian.