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Originally Posted by Looki
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Other game is also interesting. People hasn't kept too much noise about it but Walden has been playing great snooker. I think he has a great shot to advance. Maybe even take the title... 
I can't really pick a winner, they are very well matched. Both tournament winners this season, both playing good snooker in this tournament, and both looking for the most notable result of their career. Hawkins has beaten two big contenders in Selby and Ding, and one of the most dangerous qualifiers in Lisowski, so he has definitely had to work for it. On the other hand, Walden could reach the World final by beating Michael Holt, Robert Milkins, Michael White and Barry Hawkins. On paper, this would probably be the easiest route anyone has had in the history of the game. But there is nothing Walden can do about it, he is just beating the players in front of him. No one will ever know what the last4 would be, had the draw been different.
I guess they have somewhat different styles. Hawkins is a pretty composed player, playing at his comfortable consistent pace, while Walden ranges from running around the table potting everything and taking a long time to consider certain situations. The end result is the same though, they both get the job done, taking their chances when they come. I think Hawkins has the edge on safety, which could maybe prove vital over 33 frames. I think this could be a similar match to Carter-Perry from 2008, staying close throughout, hopefully with a nervy and dramatic finish. :smile:
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