Chinese Star Defeats World No. 2 in Nail-Biting Match
In a match that had fans leaping from their seats, 22-year-old Wu Yize staged a spectacular reversal at the 2026 World Open snooker tournament this week. After trailing 0-2 against England's Kyren Wilson, the Chinese sensation rallied with five consecutive frames to secure a 5-2 victory in Yushan, Jiangxi Province.
🔥 The Turnaround Moment
Wilson initially dominated with a century break (112) and a scrappy second frame win. But Wu – dubbed 'The Phoenix' by local fans – rose from the ashes with an 80-point break, followed by a 59-point clearance to level the match. The crowd erupted as he transformed defense into dazzling offense!
💥 Century Break Seals the Deal
The decisive moment came in frame six when Wu delivered a tournament-high 103 break. Social media exploded with clips of his flawless positional play, with one fan commenting: 'He's playing 4D chess with a cue stick!'
Next Up: Clash of Titans
Wu now faces Northern Ireland's Mark Allen in Friday's quarterfinals. Meanwhile, snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan kept his title hopes alive by defeating Shaun Murphy 5-3. Could this be the year China claims its first World Open champion since Ding Junhui's 2017 victory? 🏆
