It must be catching. Neil Robertson misses a black off its spot, redemption for Judd Trump.

Dennis Taylor
1985 world champion on BBC Two

That's probably one of the worst shots I have ever seen Judd play.

What. A. Shot. Neil Robertson superbly swishes a cut into the left middle but then can't get position.

Judd Trump then plays a horrendous attempted safety which is well short of pace. How costly will that be.

Should Judd Trump have gone for that? His long pots aren't quite dropping now and this one bounces away from the bottom left corner.

He's left Neil Robertson with a solid (as in difficult) one to get going along the bottom cushion. And in it drops.

Great shot.

Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two

Judd will be very disappointed to lose that frame. He missed a black off the spot which is very rare for him

Dennis Taylor
1985 world champion on BBC Two

Neil Robertson will be feeling very good about getting his nose back in front. The key to that frame was a terrific long pot.

Make that a 19 point lead. That really is superb from Neil Robertson who strokes the final red into the heart of the bottom corner pocket.

Now he is rattling through the colours. That's two frames on the bounce for the Australian.

This really is compelling stuff. We're in safety dogfight.

Neil Robertson leads by 18 points with 35 left on the table.

Key shot incoming for Neil Robertson. Can he go from back to red and knock it off the side cushion.

Yep but it's not out far enough. He makes a useful 20 but he'd have wanted the frame at that visit.

Stephen Hendry
Seven-time world champion on BBC Two

Both of these players are in shock with how this final is going.

Okay there have been three centuries but the general standard has not been what I expected today from these two. Lots of frames have been won in bits and pieces.

There is still time for this match to catch fire. I expected this to be like a basketball game.

Glaring miss from Judd Trump on the black into the left corner. More shoulder and head movement.

What's this? Has Judd Trump got a speck of dirt on his cue. He's just off to give it a wipe down before resuming his break on 13.

A cracking long red gets Neil Robertson under way and he goes along nicely to 35.

That's a little loose mind. He's got a tricky one to the middle to keep his break going. Ohhhh. That bumps against both knuckles and stays up.

Shake of the head. He's not happy with that. Even less thrilled by the white stopping near the black spot.

Buckle up. Here we go again. The players are back for the final session of this year's UK Championship.

Before we get back to the matter at hand...

Snooker referee Olivier Marteel shares his story about working as a nurse in the fight against Covid-19 in his native Belgium.

I promise this is well worth a watch.

Andrew: Nip and tuck in the final, coin toss from here. Still think Judd has another gear in him.

James: BBC using Aphex Twin over their interval feature. Love it.

Agree James. Inspired choice.

Remember the winner in this contest picks up the first of snooker's 'Triple Crown' events this season, a hefty £200,000 in prize money and this rather nice trophy.

A difficult one to predict mind.

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Now while the players and I grab a brew just a quick reminder that the draw for the Masters was made earlier.

Defending champion Stuart Bingham will face debutant Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round at London's Alexandra Palace in January.

Record seven-time winner and world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan plays China's Ding Junhui, while world number one Judd Trump faces David Gilbert.

Neil Robertson plays Yan Bingtao and Mark Selby faces Stephen Maguire.

The event will see the return of fans to snooker, with organisers hoping to allow up to 1,000 in for each session.

John Parrott
1991 world champion on BBC Two

This has got 10-8 or 10-9 written all over it and I haven't changed my view.

Steve Davis
Six-time world champion on BBC Two

I am not too sure a final has gone 7-7, 8-8 and 9-9.

The player who goes in front looks like he feels the extra pressure.

I am not too sure how they are feeling right now, you have to be optimistic but if you are not happy with how you are playing, you just need to think you are in a fight.