Kyren Wilson rediscovers rhythm at English Open after difficult patch; Neil Robertson suffers shock defeat to world No. 117

Kyren Wilson found signs of life to beat Mateusz Baranowski on day one of the English Open in Brentwood. Two half-centuries were enough to settle the match and set up a second-round tie against Wuhan Open winner Chang Bingyu. Neil Robertson, a two-time former winner, fell in a 4-3 thriller to Luo Zetao, ranked 117th in the world. Chris Wakelin again needed a deciding frame to get past Louis Heathcote, while Zhang Anda and Ding Junhui also advanced. Wilson has struggled this season, losing badly to Liam Highfield last week at the British Open. The win matters less for its scoreline than for the way Wilson controlled the tempo and rebuilt his decision-making. Chang Bingyu will offer a much tougher test. Luo's victory proves that lower-ranked players from emerging systems are no longer automatic gate-openers; they arrive with structure, sharpness and no fear.