KYREN WILSON’s Tour Championship clash with Ding Junhui was TWICE suspended after he suffered a nosebleed.
The Kettering cueist’s nose started bleeding profusely midway through the quarter-final, to the shock of those in attendance and thousands of snooker fans watching at home.
He received treatment to stem the flow and eventually returned to the table.
But it started bleeding again a few moments later, prompting concerns he may have to withdraw from the match.
The world champion hurried out of the main stage into the back area to stop the bleeding, with Ding leading 5-1 at the time.
Commentator Dave Hendon said: “The referee has taken Ding out of the arena, he’s been told what’s happening.
“Play is suspended, unfortunately. You never know what’s going to happen in snooker.”
He later added: “We wish him well we hope he’s able to resume this match.”
Retired cueist Alan McManus said: “It’s never happened to me, but I do remember playing in the Masters one year when my nose was dripping just with the cold.
“It’s really annoying. “I ended up putting a bit of tissue up my nose to stop the dripping. Obviously, Kyren is having to take a time out.”
Following a half-hour delay, Wilson eventually returned to the table.
But he was unable to turn the tide as a red-hot Ding secured his sixth frame to move into a 7-1 lead.
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The most famous of Wilson’s nosebleeds came in his 2018 World Championship semi-final against John Higgins.