Snooker
Wu Yize holds narrow lead over Shaun Murphy in World Championship final
Alex Park
Esports Editor
3:47 PM
SNOOKER
Wu Yize maintained a slender advantage after the penultimate session of the World Snooker Championship final, holding off a Shaun Murphy fightback to lead 13-12 heading into the deciding frames.
Wu Yize remains on course for World Championship glory after holding off a determined Shaun Murphy fightback to carry a 13-12 lead into the final session of the final at the Crucible.
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The Chinese player, who has been among the standout performers throughout the tournament, found himself under pressure as Murphy clawed his way back into contention during Sunday's action.
The margin between the two players represents one of the closest final positions going into a concluding session in recent memory at the venue.
Both players will return to the table to settle the destination of the prestigious title, with the victor set to be crowned world champion for 2026.
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