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Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy 18-17 to claim World Snooker title

Published May 4, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Chinese sensation Wu Yize defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 to claim the World Snooker Championship title on Monday night.

Wu Yize secured victory with a crucial 91-point break in the final frame, becoming the second-youngest champion in history at the age of 22. cricket-ipl.co.za

His win follows Zhao Xintong's breakthrough last year, further cementing the rise of Chinese snooker as the Sheffield Crucible witnessed a new era of dominance.

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