Wu Yize captured the Shenzhen Open title on Sunday at the Bao’an Sports Centre, defeating fellow Chinese player Yuan Sijun 10-5 in an all-Chinese final. The 22-year-old’s victory marks his first ranking tournament win since claiming the world championship at the Crucible in May, when he became the second-youngest player to achieve that distinction.
Wu’s performance throughout the tournament was decisive. He opened the final strongly against Yuan, who was appearing in his first ranking final, by posting breaks of 117 and 80 to establish a 3-1 lead. Yuan staged a brief resurgence, winning three consecutive frames to narrow the gap. However, Wu regained control before the first session concluded, posting two more half-centuries to secure a 5-4 advantage in the best-of-19 match.
The momentum shifted decisively in Wu’s favor during the evening session. He produced breaks of 74 and 62 to extend his lead to 8-5, with Yuan’s struggles on the safety play providing openings. Yuan was unable to mount a comeback, and Wu closed out the match to claim the £177,000 top prize.
The triumph elevates Wu to a career-high ranking of second place in the world standings, trailing only Zhao Xintong. This achievement means China now holds the top two positions in the world rankings for the first time. Yuan, despite the loss, advances 26th in the rankings and receives £76,000 as runner-up prize money. Earlier in the tournament, Wu had defeated Judd Trump 6-1 in the semi-finals.
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