Kyren Wilson and Mark Williams are on track to face each other in the final of this year's tournament in Belfast.
The two former Northern Ireland Open champions secured their respective quarter-final spots on Friday night.
Wilson, ranked ninth globally, defeated Anthony McGill 6-1 during the afternoon session at the Waterfront Hall.
He took a commanding 4-0 lead against his Scottish opponent using breaks of 77, 75 and 122 points.
The 51-year-old three-time world champion will contest Saturday's second semi-final against Jak Jones.
Mark Williams, who sits one position higher in the world rankings than Wilson, beat David Gilbert 6-4 in the evening session.
Gilbert had built a 3-1 advantage with breaks of 62, 95 and 60 before Williams recovered to win four consecutive frames.
Williams scored three centuries in a row during his comeback victory to seal the match.
Jones, who has won both the British Open and Championship League titles this season, progressed to the last four.
Elliot Slessor was eliminated by Craigie of Wales 6-2 in another quarter-final encounter.
The 51-year-old Welshman reached his second-ever ranking event semi-final after winning five frames in succession.
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Sam Craigie advanced to his second-ever ranking event semi-final by defeating Elliot Slessor 6-2.
Anthony McGill will face Sam Craigie in the final four, according to the report regarding his next opponent.
McGill secured his first semi-final appearance at a ranking event since March 2025.
Both Wilson and Williams have previously claimed the world title and NI Open crown in 2024.
The tournament is taking place at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.
No further details on the final draw or specific conditions were provided beyond these quarter-final results.