Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world snooker champion

The 22-year-old's victory means back-to-back titles for Chinese players following Zhau Xintong's win in 2025

Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 at the Crucible to win the World Snooker Championship. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Wu Yize held his nerve to sink Shaun Murphy in a deciding-frame shoot-out and be crowned world snooker champion after a final for the ages at the Crucible.

The 22-year-old produced a match-winning break of 85 to win 18-17 to become the second youngest champion of the modern era and the second in succession from China after last year’s triumph by Zhao Xintong.