World number one is truly unstoppable! Snooker Shanghai Masters: Trump beats Wu Yize 10-6 to reach the final!

The first semi-final of the Snooker Shanghai Masters concluded on July 31 Beijing time. World No. 1 Trump displayed scorching form, firing two centuries and seven half-centuries, ousting Chinese post-00s world champion Wu Yize 10-6 to become the first finalist. He will face the victor of the clash between Zhao Xintong and Kyren Wilson for the title.

Wu Yize is a promising Chinese player born in the 2000s. Despite his youth, he has already made a big name for himself, winning the world championship that many players dream of, and his current world ranking is within the top four. In this tournament, he advanced directly to the last 16, then easily defeated his compatriot Si Jiahui 6-2 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, he faced the fierce 80s-era player Murphy, and after a tough 11-frame battle, he narrowly edged Murphy 6-5 to secure a spot in the semifinals. Now in the semifinals, he takes on world number one Trump, who is not only a formidable opponent but also crushed Higgins 6-0 in the quarterfinals, showing his sheer dominance. Therefore, Wu Yize faces a severe test, and an upset is extremely difficult; he can only give his best!

At the start of the match, Wu Yize took a dream 2-0 lead, but then suddenly collapsed, losing four consecutive frames as Trump overtook him 4-2. Wu Yize then attacked boldly, fighting back to narrow the gap to 5-6 and restore suspense. However, Trump was not to be underestimated; he displayed incredible accuracy with back-to-back centuries to extend his lead to 8-5. The situation became increasingly unfavorable for Wu Yize. Fortunately, Wu Yize quickly responded with a century of his own to reduce the deficit to 6-8 and stop the bleeding. But afterward, Trump completely took control of the match, winning the next two frames to seal a 10-6 victory and advance to the final!

It must be said that experience triumphs. Wu Yize was clearly outplayed by Trump. Trump's form was too hot; not only was his accuracy unrivaled, but his safety play and positioning were also overwhelming. At this point, the two are not on the same level, so Wu Yize's loss is quite normal. After all, Trump is the world number one and definitely has his skills. However, with Wu Yize eliminated, the Chinese camp now only has Zhao Xintong left. He will shoulder the responsibility of winning the title for the Chinese team, facing the strongest post-90s player Kyren Wilson tomorrow. It will be a very tough match, as Kyren Wilson is also a formidable opponent. Hopefully, Zhao Xintong can uphold the honor of the Chinese players and strive to reach the final to challenge Trump!

Written by Tiantan Xiaoshuo