Shaun Murphy made a dramatic final-frame comeback against Judd Trump to advance to the semi-finals of the English Open. The world number seven took a 5-4 lead, but Trump, ranked third in the world, scored a 112-point break to force a deciding frame. In a tense final frame, Murphy, an English player, used precise safety play to edge out his compatriot and set up a semi-final clash with Mark Williams. Mark Williams, a Welsh player, secured his spot in the semi-finals with a 6-3 victory over Liam Davies, another Welshman. The match was tightly contested, with Williams trailing 2-2 at the interval. However, he extended his lead and sealed the win with a 112-point clearance, showcasing his ability to capitalize on crucial moments. In another semi-final match, China's Ding Junhui defeated England's Kyren Wilson 6-2. Wilson struggled in the early stages, failing to score in the first three frames. Although he made a brief comeback by winning the next two frames to cut the deficit to 3-2, Ding quickly regained control and won the final three frames to book his place in the final four. Ding will now face Ali Carter in the semi-finals. Ali Carter, an English player, narrowly defeated Zhou Yuelong 6-5 in a thrilling encounter. Zhou had taken a 5-3 lead, but Carter turned the match around from frame nine onwards. He capitalized on a missed yellow by Zhou, then won the next frame 80-39 before dominating the deciding frame. His strong late performance secured his place in the semi-finals. Both semi-finals will take place on Saturday. Ding Junhui will face Ali Carter at 12:00 BST, while Shaun Murphy will take on Mark Williams at 18:00 BST. The matches promise to be highly competitive, with top players vying for a place in the final.