Wu Yize crowned champion in final frame vs. Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize is the new world snooker champion after winning a stunning final vs. Shaun Murphy 18-17 at the Crucible. Here's how it happened.
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Wu Yize led Shaun Murphy 10-7 after the opening two sessions of the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield, with Wu showing strong form and taking control early in the match. This set up a dramatic finish as Murphy chased a comeback on day two. Wu’s momentum carried into the final, culminating in a famous late-night finish in the semifinal and continuing his high-level play into the final.[5][6][7]
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In the overall final, Wu Yize went on to win the World Snooker Championship, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a dramatic deciding frame at the Crucible, securing his first world title at age 22. The final featured multiple long breaks, safety exchanges, and high-pressure pots that kept the outcome in doubt late into the frame.[2][9]
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Reactions and context: Wu Yize’s triumph marks a continued rise of Chinese players at the sport’s highest levels, following a recent trend of players from Asia making deep runs at the Crucible. Murphy, a former world champion (2005), was seeking a second title but fell just short in a pulsating final.[6][2][5]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on individual frames, key breaks, or provide a quick timeline of the match events. I can also compile a short one-page recap with notable moments and quotes.