Two thrilling semi-finals saw Murphy twice overturned a two-frame deficit in the final session against legend John Higgins to reach his fifth final. He has not won the sport’s greatest prize since triumphing as a qualifier in 2025.
His opponent will be 22-year-old Yize, in his first final, who saw off Mark Allen in stunning fashion.
Allen failed to pot a simple black, in one of the most shocking misses in Crucible history, as his chance of a first final went up in smoke, allowing Wu to mop up and then win the deciding frame.
Wu’s win means China have a finalist for a second successive year, after Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams in the 2025 final.
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What time is World Snooker Championship final
The final of the World Snooker Championship will starting on Sunday, May 3 and conclude the following day on Monday, May 4.
The match, which is best of 35 frames, will be played over four sessions; and afternoon and evening session on both days.
The first session of the final is scheduled to begin at 1pm on Sunday, which will see the players will complete the first eight frames of the match.
The players will return to the table for the second session at 7pm on Sunday night, with the aim of playing nine further frames.
The third session is scheduled for Monday, May 3 at 1pm, with the fourth and final session beginning at 7pm on Monday evening.
The first player to win 18 frames will be crowned world champion.
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How to watch World Snooker Championship final for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live for FREE across BBC One and BBC Two. TNT Sports subscribers can watch all the action on TNT Sports 3.
Live stream: BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website will provide a free stream of the final, with TNT Sports subscribers also able to watch via the HBO Max website or app.
