Wu Yize wins sensational World Snooker Championship final as Shaun Murphy left heartbroken

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Wu Yize has been crowned the winner of the 2026 World Snooker Championship, and claimed £500,000 in prize money, after beating Shaun Murphy in a thrilling final at the Crucible.The Chinese player, 22, won 18-17 to write his name into the history books on Monday.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Murphy potted the first red of the night but was quickly forced to play safe with nothing on.A slice of fortune then went Wu's way when the cue ball took an awkward bump off the middle pocket from a Murphy safety, leaving the Chinese star in prime position to seize control.Wu made no mistake.

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Showing no signs of nerves on the biggest stage, the 22-year-old compiled a superb frame-winning break of 88 - all the more impressive given the black was tied up...

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