🎱 In his Masters debut, 22-year-old Wu Yize stormed into the semifinals on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Alexandra Palace in London. He delivered a flawless performance, defeating his Chinese compatriot Xiao Guodong 6-0 to reach the last four.
After a tense opening frame where both missed chances, Wu seized control with a brilliant 112-century break. He didn’t look back, adding runs of 93 and 60 to lead 4-0 by mid-session. Xiao, a 36-year-old veteran, struggled to find his rhythm.
Coming back from the interval, Wu built on his momentum with an 84 break in the fifth frame. He capped off the perfect afternoon with a superb 97 run, sealing a 6-0 whitewash and booking his spot in the semis.
Next up for Wu is England’s Kyren Wilson, who held off Neil Robertson in a thrilling quarterfinal. Can the young sensation keep his dream run alive? Stay tuned for more action! 🌟
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Wu Yize beats Xiao Guodong in all-Chinese quarterfinal at Masters
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