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China's Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time
TL;DR
China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a dramatic final. The match concluded with a tense last frame shoot-out at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
Key points
- Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time
- Defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the final
- Victory secured in a last frame shoot-out
- Match held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre
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China's Wu Yize celebrates winning the World Snooker Championship (Darren Staples)
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China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time with a dramatic 18-17 victory over Shaun Murphy in the final on Monday.
Wu held his nerve to seal his thrilling triumph in a tense last frame shoot-out at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
The 22-year-old is the second Chinese player to win the world title after Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams to make history as the first Asian to lift the trophy last year.
Wu is also the second youngest player to be crowned world champion at the Crucible after Stephen Hendry, who was 21 when he won in 1990.
"I have been trying to go for this for ages. For the past few months, I have been living the same life. I'm so happy that I could play well today," Wu said.
Wu's father and mother wiped away tears of joy before joining him for the trophy presentation.
"My parents are the true champions. Since I made the decision to drop out of school, my dad has been by my side," Wu said.
"My mum has also been going through a lot over the years, they are the source of my strength, I love them so much."
Asked how he will celebrate, Wu said: "I just want to have a good sleep. I have been feeling nerves all the time since before the match, so now I just want to go to bed!"
Murphy, who has lost four World Championship finals since winning in 2005, added: "I hate being right, but we had a great game in China earlier this season. I came out afterwards and said he would be world champion one day.
"It's just a real shame that it was today, but I couldn't have given it any more. I played the best shots I could. I just didn't get my chance."
- Wu's title march -
Wu led 10-7 after Sunday's play and was 13-12 up following the first session on Monday.
But England's Murphy pushed Wu all the way to the finish line, levelling at 16-16 with a gritty century break.
Wu recovered from 45-0 down to record a brilliant 91 clearance to go 17-16 ahead.
He moved 43-0 up with the title in his sights, but a missed black gave Murphy the chance to draw level again with a 75 break.
Q&A
Who did Wu Yize defeat in the World Snooker Championship final?
Wu Yize defeated Shaun Murphy in the final of the World Snooker Championship.
What was the final score of the World Snooker Championship match?
The final score was 18-17 in favor of Wu Yize.
Where was the World Snooker Championship final held?
The final was held at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.
When did Wu Yize win the World Snooker Championship?
Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship on Monday.
