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The 2026 World Snooker Shenzhen Open starts on September 28 and will last until October 4. In terms of competition format, the first five days of competition adopt a best-of-9-game system, the semi-finals adopt a best-of-11 games system, and the final adopt a best-of-19 games system.
China News Service, Shenzhen, October 3 (Reporter Zhang Lu) The quarter-finals of the 2026 World Snooker Shenzhen Open will begin in Shenzhen on October 2. On the same day, Chinese players Wu Yize and Yuan Sijun defeated England's Sean Murphy and Michael Holt respectively and advanced to the semi-finals.
This tournament starts on September 28th and will last until October 4th. In terms of competition format, the first five days of competition adopt a best-of-9-game system, the semi-finals adopt a best-of-11 games system, and the final adopt a best-of-19 games system.
Wu Yize and Sean Murphy had a fierce battle that night. In the first game, Wu Yize played well and won the first victory. Sean Murphy adjusted his condition in time and scored 104 points and 98 points in a row, leading the score. In the fourth game, Wu Yize seized the opportunity and evened the score. After that, the scores of both sides increased alternately, and once the game was tied at 3:3. In the seventh game, Wu Yize hit a single shot of 121 points and took the lead in getting the match point at 4:3. After that, Sean Murphy showed tenacity and regained the game. In the decisive game, Wu Yize played steadily and scored 117 points on a single stroke to seal the victory. In the end, Wu Yize defeated Sean Murphy 5:4 and advanced to the semi-finals.
In another match, Yuan Sijun played against Michael Holt. In the first game, Yuan Sijun scored 69 points on a single stroke and won the first victory. Michael Holt gradually regained his touch and chased two games in a row. In the fourth game, Yuan Sijun seized the opportunity and evened the score. After that, Yuan Sijun played steadily, winning three games in a row, defeating Michael Holt 5:2 and advancing to the semi-finals.
In addition, Jimmy Robertson defeated Chris Wakeling 5:3, and Judd Trump defeated Mark Selby 5:0. The winner advanced to the semi-finals.
According to the schedule, the semi-finals will begin on October 3. (over)
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Wu Yize and Yuan Sijun will continue to compete in the semi-finals on October 3
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