Panchaya Channoi, an 18-year-old from Thailand, defeated Reanne Evans 6-2 to win the Women's World Snooker Championship in Dongguan, China. This marks Evans' first final loss in the tournament.
Back-to-back world snooker championship victories by China’s Zhao Xintong and Wu Yize have sparked the formation of a new Chinese Billiards Club Professional League. Launched on Sunday, the new CBL will feature eight teams competing over the course of eight months, playing 432 matches in a home-and-away format, with the first fixtures scheduled for next Wednesday. League position will determine the draw for the quarter-finals in early October, with a grand final schedule for the last week in...
Wu Yize returned to China to a hero’s welcome when he appeared at a packed billiards club in Xi’an on Thursday night after winning the World Snooker Championship. The newly crowned champion only arrived back to China the night before, but he still attended the meet-and-greet from 7pm to midnight. The event included three sessions of autograph signings, photos and trick-shot performances, but the second session was reportedly cancelled due to overcrowding. The third session went ahead as...
Wu Yize became the second-youngest World Snooker Champion after a dramatic 18–17 win over Shaun Murphy at the Crucible, earning £500,000. The 22-year-old reflected on his family’s sacrifices and his early struggles in Sheffield, where he moved at 16. He now plans to invest his prize money in property in Sheffield rather than luxury spending, marking a grounded start to his reign.
The new world champion is the fourth consecutive first-time winner and the UK game faces a challenge to keep up with investment in AsiaPerhaps of all the noise that emanated from Wu Yize’s historic victory in the World Snooker Championship final on Monday evening, it was 12 simple words from the godfather of Chinese snooker that meant the most.For the second successive year, China has a world champion in the sport the nation has taken to its heart, with Wu emulating Zhao Xintong’s win 12 months earlier after defeating Shaun Murphy in one of the great finals. But there is a fair argument none of this would be possible without Ding Junhui laying the groundwork over the last 20 years. Continue reading...
Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
Wu Yize became snooker’s second straight world champion from China after beating Shaun Murphy in a dramatic final-frame decider at the Crucible Theatre on Monday. With his 18-17 victory, the 22-year-old Wu is the second-youngest winner of the worlds after Stephen Hendry at age 21 in 1990. Wu follows in the footsteps of Zhao Xintong, who 12 months ago became the first-ever champion from Asia in a milestone moment for a game whose stronghold has always been in Britain. “All of a sudden, the...
Wu claims title 18-17 with decisive break of 85The 22-year-old is the second-youngest champion everAs the decisive pot went in at around 10.30pm on Monday, and Wu Yize punched the Crucible air and etched his name into snookering immortality, it was hard not to imagine that the sport had just changed in front of our eyes for ever.If Zhao Xintong broke through the glass ceiling for Chinese snooker 12 months ago, then the exploits of the newest Crucible king may have just shattered it into a thousand pieces. The boy who came to England as a 16-year-old with his father to pursue his dreams, living in a windowless flat in Sheffield with barely any money to his name, is the champion of the world. Continue reading...
Wu takes title 18-17 with break of 91Becomes second-youngest champion at age of 22As the decisive pot went in at around 10.30pm on Monday, and Wu Yize punched the Crucible air and etched his name into snookering immortality, it was hard not to imagine that the sport had just changed in front of our eyes for ever.If Zhao Xintong broke through the glass ceiling for Chinese snooker 12 months ago, then the exploits of the newest Crucible king may have just shattered it into a thousand pieces. The boy who came to England as a 16-year-old with his father to pursue his dreams, living in a windowless flat in Sheffield with barely any money to his name, is the champion of the world. Continue reading...
Wu Yize becomes second-youngest champion in history Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielShaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (72-37) Shaun leaves a snick to left corner but wu’s radar isn’t booted up yet; it’s the fourth such shot he’s missed in the frame, all of them by a way – though he gets second prize of a fluked snooker. The escape, though, is straightforward and, on his next visit, Shaun can go at a long one … which he drains nicely, before tucking in behind the brown. And, with the final red defended by blue and black, if Wu misses he’s almost certain to leave a free ball … but he hits the big dog, so it’s seven away and back in … to sneak through a tiny gap, great work. This frame is on a rolling boil now, the youngster botching yet another long pot – one you really expect him to take – punished with a snooker behind the pink, close to the side, with the red down the rail. Wu will need to deploy the swerve here, but he doesn’t get anywhere near with his first two goes, seeking to come off the bottom cushion, so he tries the side and hits the blue. The penalty points are piling up here, another miss takes Wu to within a foul of needing all the balls to tie … and it duly arrives, leaving a free ball. Shaun, though, refuses it, Wu finally hits, and the frame is almost over, the lead 35 with 35 left.Shaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (39-37) Shaun gets a red off the side then goes to remove another off the blue, but misses it by a way; end of break. So he sends a ball down the table, using the black to block off the white, and Wu’ll have to go some to hit either target, never mind get it safe; he plays it well, and this frame is maturing into a crucial battle of wits and skill. Continue reading...
Wu Yize leads 13-12 going into the final session Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielShaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (72-37) Shaun leaves a snick to left corner but wu’s radar isn’t booted up yet; it’s the fourth such shot he’s missed in the frame, all of them by a way – though he gets second prize of a fluked snooker. The escape, though, is straightforward and, on his next visit, Shaun can go at a long one … which he drains nicely, before tucking in behind the brown. And, with the final red defended by blue and black, if Wu misses he’s almost certain to leave a free ball … but he hits the big dog, so it’s seven away and back in … to sneak through a tiny gap, great work. This frame is on a rolling boil now, the youngster botching yet another long pot – one you really expect him to take – punished with a snooker behind the pink, close to the side, with the red down the rail. Wu will need to deploy the swerve here, but he doesn’t get anywhere near with his first two goes, seeking to come off the bottom cushion, so he tries the side and hits the blue. The penalty points are piling up here, another miss takes Wu to within a foul of needing all the balls to tie … and it duly arrives, leaving a free ball. Shaun, though, refuses it, Wu finally hits, and the frame is almost over, the lead 35 with 35 left.Shaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (39-37) Shaun gets a red off the side then goes to remove another off the blue, but misses it by a way; end of break. So he sends a ball down the table, using the black to block off the white, and Wu’ll have to go some to hit either target, never mind get it safe; he plays it well, and this frame is maturing into a crucial battle of wits and skill. Continue reading...
Wu Yize leads 13-12 going into the final session Day one report | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail DanielShaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (72-37) Shaun leaves a snick to left corner but wu’s radar isn’t booted up yet; it’s the fourth such shot he’s missed in the frame, all of them by a way – though he gets second prize of a fluked snooker. The escape, though, is straightforward and, on his next visit, Shaun can go at a long one … which he drains nicely, before tucking in behind the brown. And, with the final red defended by blue and black, if Wu misses he’s almost certain to leave a free ball … but he hits the big dog, so it’s seven away and back in … to sneak through a tiny gap, great work. This frame is on a rolling boil now, the youngster botching yet another long pot – one you really expect him to take – punished with a snooker behind the pink, close to the side, with the red down the rail. Wu will need to deploy the swerve here, but he doesn’t get anywhere near with his first two goes, seeking to come off the bottom cushion, so he tries the side and hits the blue. The penalty points are piling up here, another miss takes Wu to within a foul of needing all the balls to tie … and it duly arrives, leaving a free ball. Shaun, though, refuses it, Wu finally hits, and the frame is almost over, the lead 35 with 35 left.Shaun Murphy 7-10 Wu Yize (39-37) Shaun gets a red off the side then goes to remove another off the blue, but misses it by a way; end of break. So he sends a ball down the table, using the black to block off the white, and Wu’ll have to go some to hit either target, never mind get it safe; he plays it well, and this frame is maturing into a crucial battle of wits and skill. Continue reading...
Wu Yize stands on the brink of snooker history at the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield, holding a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy. The 22-year-old from Gansu needs just three more frames to become only the second Chinese player to win the title, after Zhao Xintong. A victory would make him the second youngest champion ever, after Stephen Hendry in 1990, and earn him the £500,000 winner's cheque while propelling him to fourth in the world rankings.
The World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize reaches its conclusion on Monday with history at stake. Murphy, seeking his second title 20 years after his 2005 victory, could break the record for the longest gap between world titles. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Wu Yize aims to become the fourth first-time winner in four years, continuing China's emergence as snooker's new powerhouse. Wu holds a 10-7 overnight lead after winning the final frame of Sunday's play at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
Wu Yize takes commanding 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in World Snooker Championship final at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. The 21-year-old Chinese player is on the brink of his first world title, while Murphy seeks a second crown 21 years after his first. The final session continues with Wu needing just three more frames for victory.
A female spectator was ejected from the Crucible Theatre during the World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize after jumping over the barrier and shouting about TV licences in the third frame. The woman swore while saying 'Nobody pays their TV licence anyway, who pays their TV licence?' before referee Rob Spencer stopped her and security escorted her out. She will likely face a ban from future World Snooker events. This follows a similar incident in Saturday's semi-final where a male spectator was ejected for shouting about Epstein files. Multiple disruptions have occurred during this year's championship, including issues with phone usage.
Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize are locked at 4-4 after the first session of their World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Wu Yize dominated early, building a 3-0 lead, but Murphy produced a stunning comeback with breaks of 85, 98, 77 and 109 to level the match. The final session resumes at 7pm.
Wu Yize defeated Mark Allen in Saturday's semifinal to become the first Chinese player to reach the World Championship final for the second consecutive year. The 22-year-old, who moved to Sheffield at 16 and turned professional at 17, now faces Shaun Murphy in the final. A victory would make him the second youngest world champion in snooker history, behind Stephen Hendry.
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Wu Yize beat Mark Allen 17-16 in a dramatic World Snooker Championship semifinal at the Crucible, capitalizing on Allen's missed black in the final frame. The 22-year-old Chinese player will face Shaun Murphy in the final after Murphy defeated John Higgins 17-15 in another thrilling semifinal.
Wu Yize beat Mark Allen 17-16 in a dramatic World Snooker Championship semifinal at the Crucible, capitalising on Allen's missed black in the final frame. The 22-year-old Chinese player will face Shaun Murphy in the final after Murphy came from behind to beat John Higgins 17-16 in the other semifinal.
Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.
Shaun Murphy defeated John Higgins 17-15 in an epic World Snooker Championship semifinal, overturning a two-frame deficit in the final session to reach his fifth final. The 43-year-old Murphy, winner in 2005, benefited from Higgins' crucial miss on a break of 50 in the decisive moments. Higgins, at 50, received praise from Murphy who called him an inspiration. Murphy will face either Mark Allen or Wu Yize in the final, with that semifinal tied at 11-11.
Shaun Murphy secured a 17-15 victory over John Higgins to reach the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible. Meanwhile, the semi-final between Wu Yize and Mark Allen remains tied at 11-11 heading into the final session.
