Chinese snooker sensation Chang Bingyu just rewrote the record books at the 2026 Welsh Open! The 23-year-old from Qinghai Province delivered a jaw-dropping 4-0 whitewash against former world champion Shaun Murphy, becoming only the ninth player ever to score four consecutive century breaks in professional competition. 🏆
🔥 Breaking it down: Chang smashed frames of 130, 136, 119, and 130 points against the English veteran nicknamed 'The Magician'. Even Murphy himself admitted: "If that were Ronnie O'Sullivan or Judd Trump, it would be on the news" – high praise from a 2005 world champion!
👀 Behind the scenes: Twelve-time women's world champ Reanne Evans called it "the best performance in a best-of-seven match I've ever seen" during her BBC Sport analysis. Talk about making an impression!
🇨🇳 Chinese Domination Alert: Other mainland players made waves too! Zhou Yuelong delivered a clean 4-0 sweep, while Zhang Anda and Zhao Xintong fought through tough matches to advance. The tournament's quarterfinals are shaping up to be 🔥🔥🔥!
Next up: Chang faces Wales' Jackson Page in what promises to be another edge-of-your-seat showdown. Will the 'Century Break King' keep his streak alive? 🎯
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Chang Bingyu stuns Murphy with four straight centuries at Welsh Open
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