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Wu Yize wins first World Snooker Championship after dramatic 18-17 final

China's Wu Yize clinched his first World Snooker Championship with an 18-17 win over Shaun Murphy.

Published May 4, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT | WFMZZ

China's Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship for the first time, edging Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a dramatic final on Monday. The narrow victory secured Wu's maiden world title.