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Wu and Allen Produce Longest-Ever Crucible Frame at World Championship

Lisa Nakamura
Lisa Nakamura
Golf Correspondent
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Wu and Allen Produce Longest-Ever Crucible Frame at World Championship
Mark Allen and Wu Yize played out the longest frame in World Championship history during their semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Mark Allen and Wu Yize created snooker history during the World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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The pair produced the longest frame ever recorded at the famous venue during the second session of their semi-final clash, according to BBC Sport.

The extraordinary frame tested both players' concentration and skill over an extended period, with both competitors unwilling to concede despite the accumulating pressure. The match was described as an "embarrassment to snooker" by some observers, though such assessments remain subjective.

Wu Yize, representing a new generation of Chinese talent on the world stage, faced veteran campaigner Mark Allen in the best-of-33 frames semi-final. The extended frame added to what has been an historic tournament at the Crucible.

The match continues as both players battle for a place in the World Championship final, with the record-breaking frame adding to the drama of this year's competition.

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