Wilson remarkably finished the contest having potted significantly fewer balls, and scoring 275 points less than Zhang, but was crucially clinical when it mattered – taking the first, fourth and seventh frames when his opponent was well-placed to win them.

The Englishman, who has already won two events this term, led 3-1 at the interval but Zhang compiled breaks of 65, 83 and a sublime 141 to leave the match delicately poised at 4-4.

However, Wilson then took a nervy frame and sealed his victory in a tense 10th frame.

“I feel like I managed to pinch the key frames,” Wilson told BBC Sport.

“Every credit to Zhang, I thought he played fantastic. I have never seen such a consistent display of long potting.

“I was petrified every time a ball stuck out because he was just potting them. It was incredible. I just had to hang on in there and nick the odd frame. I am pleased to just get over the line.”

Wilson will now face Luca Brecel or Chris Wakelin, who play the final first-round match on Wednesday (19:00 GMT).