Overview
- Wu Yize, who prevailed Monday in a 35th-frame decider at the Crucible, claimed the £500,000 first prize over Shaun Murphy.
- At 22, he became the second-youngest world champion after Stephen Hendry and the second consecutive winner from China after Zhao Xintong.
- He reached the final by defeating Mark Selby and Mark Allen, then closed out the match with a composed scoring visit in the last frame.
- An emotional victory speech highlighted years of sacrifice, including a move from Lanzhou to Sheffield as a teenager and early years sharing a windowless room with his father.
- He is set to rise to world No. 4, and local reports say UK tax rules could significantly reduce his payout, which would depend on his filings and company status.