There’s a new snooker hero in town! 22-year-old Wu Yize, a rising star from the Chinese mainland, stunned four-time world champion John Higgins 10-6 at the WST International Championship in Nanjing on Sunday. 🎱✨
Facing the 50-year-old Scot whom generations of fans have cheered, Wu showed zero nerves. He fired two century breaks, including a jaw-dropping 137 to edge ahead 5-4 after the first session. After the break, he kept up the heat with an 87 to push his lead to 7-4.
Named 2022 Rookie of the Year, Wu has been tipped for greatness. His calm precision paid off again in the final frames, where he sealed the win with another century. This milestone victory rockets the Lanzhou native from 22nd to 13th in the updated world rankings. 🚀
From bank shots to break-building brilliance, Wu’s performance felt like the climax of an underdog story. With this win, he proves he’s ready for the big stage. The snooker world is buzzing—what will this young phenom do next? 🔥
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China's Wu Yize stuns Higgins in Nanjing to win first ranking title
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