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World Snooker Championship Final 2026 Recap: Wu Yize Beats Shaun Murphy 18-17 in Thrilling Final
- On Monday, May 4, 2026, 22-year-old Wu Yize defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to win his first World Snooker Championship title.
- Born in Lanzhou, Wu reached the final after defeating Mark Selby, Hossein Vafaei, and Mark Allen, while Murphy sought his second title 21 years after winning in 2005.
- The match went to a deciding 35th frame after Murphy clawed back from a 10-7 deficit; Wu's break of 85 proved decisive in the intense encounter.
- Murphy graciously told BBC Sport, "I'd like to be the first to congratulate Wu Yize and his family," while Wu thanked Crucible fans who supported him throughout.
- While Stephen Hendry remains the youngest champion at 21 years and 106 days, Wu's victory at 22 underscores his emergence as a major force after recording 146 century breaks.
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Wu Yize becomes world champion with dramatic win over Shaun Murphy
Wu Yize announced himself on snooker's biggest stage, edging Shaun Murphy 18-17 to win the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre on Monday.The 22-year-old held his nerve in a gripping final that went the distance, sealing the title
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Won by 22-year-old Chinese Wu Yize to the 35th and decisive frame, as did not happen since 2002
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