Move over, snooker veterans—there's a new star in town! 🌟 China's 22-year-old Wu Yize made history at the WST International Championship in Nanjing, defeating four-time world champion John Higgins 10-6 to clinch his first-ever ranking title. The generational clash saw the rising Chinese talent outplay the 50-year-old Scottish icon in a match that had fans glued to their screens.
Wu, dubbed snooker's '2022 Rookie of the Year,' showed nerves of steel, firing off two century breaks including a jaw-dropping 137. 🎯 His precision under pressure left Higgins trailing, with a final 87-break sealing the deal post-intermission. The victory rockets Wu from 22nd to 13th in global rankings—a career-defining moment for the Lanzhou native.
🏆 'This is just the beginning,' Wu hinted post-match, as Chinese fans flood social media with 🔥 emojis and #WuYize trends. Could this mark a new era in snooker? Stay tuned! 🚀
