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00:04Deafening noise, greeting both players for the deciding frame of the World Championship
00:10Final in 2026. Sean Murphy and Wu Yizzer have given it everything.
00:15Who is going to get over the line here?
00:18Wu Yizzer to break.
00:30Just in terms of this season, the deciders, Murphy 8 out of 11, Wu Yizzer 11 out of 20 for
00:35what it's worth, but none of them have been like this, clearly.
00:43I suppose you could have lost 20 deciders in a row, but you'd swap them all to win this one,
00:48wouldn't you?
00:57Now, is he getting a kiss on the brow?
01:00He is, but not with a view to potting one, but he can get the snooker, so early.
01:06Slide advantage to Murphy.
01:10Brown ball.
01:16Sean Murphy won.
01:31Sean Murphy has potted 19 more balls in the match.
01:34That's how close it's been.
01:35Just coming up to 10 hours of playing time.
01:54He got in close enough to the green to make this a big problem, actually.
02:05He got in close enough to the green to make this a big problem, actually.
02:18It's hard to know which red you want to hit that wouldn't leave something on.
02:34It's hard to know which red you want to hit that wouldn't leave something on.
02:42If he goes across the table twice, lays into the left side of the bunch.
02:46Of course, he leaves red to middle, but it might be with awkward curing.
02:51I don't know whether he can get to the right side, and even then, with red sticking out,
02:55that wouldn't be easy, but I think he's too tight in behind the green for that.
02:59So if he's playing first cushion, the bolt cushion, then you know he is in trouble,
03:04because he's playing multiple cushions to land up to which red, exactly?
03:22Well, it's a brilliant shot, but he has left a red to middle,
03:25and there's not much he could have done about that, really.
03:28It was, as I said, the shot was dangerous, but he had to play something.
03:36It would help Murphy if the pink went to left corner,
03:40because he could just drop this in without any effort being put in,
03:42or pace being put into the shot.
03:49The answer is he couldn't do that.
03:59So he's in for a second time.
04:01Of course, the first, he wasn't on a colour.
04:08How far will he get towards the winning line?
04:12Six.
04:20Seven.
04:21Well, that can only be pressure.
04:23That can only be pressure, because I think just gripping the cue too much,
04:27you couldn't get the backspin to glance off the black ball any time earlier in the match.
04:36I think you'd have potted that, and been on the black to the same pocket.
04:51So straight away, we're seeing a different dynamic to this frame, to almost all the others,
04:56and it's not a surprise, quite honestly, with all this pressure and tension.
05:01Green ball.
05:03Murphy not really punishing who he is out from the snooker that he got him in.
05:11Show him if he's shot.
05:16He winced when he realised he'd pushed the black towards the cushion on that last shot.
05:36Well, his percentage of knocking those in all championship has been ridiculously high.
05:41You can understand why he took it on.
06:30He's got a good look about it.
06:32This could get in behind the green.
06:34What a shot.
06:35You could see the shape on it.
06:41From an early stage, it looked like it was destined to get behind the green.
06:45And again, Murphy's in a similar predicament.
06:48So who is it?
06:49The Reds are all away from the cushion, so you can't run up to one.
06:55This is troublesome.
07:01Ten hours they've been playing, and the average frame time, 17 and a half minutes.
07:07It's pretty brisk for everything that's at stake.
07:18Brilliant.
07:19That is brilliant.
07:26It really is.
07:27And to get it first time as well, not with having a fresh air go at it and giving the
07:33points away.
07:35And once he got here, he's always on the lookout for something.
07:44There's no obvious pot here that he's not incredibly dangerous.
07:51This is going to have to be a good safety shot.
08:02This is going to have to be a good safety shot.
08:06My goodness.
08:10It was a piece of good fortune.
08:13These are as difficult as being behind the bolt colours when you're just in front of them.
08:21Yeah, I mean, a little to either side.
08:23He's on that red down the left-hand side, of course.
08:26The other thing is, Dave, I've looked at it from a different angle, and he's right on top of it.
08:30It's not even hardly a gap between the cue ball and the yellow ball.
08:43I don't know if he's contemplating this long red from queuing over that.
08:45But if he knocks this in, well, it will be off the scale.
08:51He's now thinking of a different shot.
08:55A shot where he's got some sort of centre ball striking of the cue ball, maybe,
09:02or just to the side, not completely over a ball.
09:15Just over a minute.
09:16He can take as long as he likes on this one.
09:18It's horrible.
09:20It's horrible.
09:20It's horrible.
09:54Well, he has left the red to middle, which I suspect Rieser will be very reluctant to refuse.
10:04He could take the cue ball down to bulk and then snooker him.
10:07I know he's very attacking, but the red in the middle is not a certainty.
10:11And to get back to the bulk end would be beneficial.
10:16But it's not usually how he operates.
10:27He's having the white cleaned.
10:28Rob Spencer, his first world final.
10:30He'll remember it forever.
11:00He'll remember it forever.
11:05What a shot.
11:07What a shot he's played there.
11:11I think he's worried as if he's going to hit the blue, but it's worked out in his favour.
11:16I think anything's possible here, though, with this pressure.
11:19I don't know if he was in once.
11:20I mean, hardly anything from it.
11:34Six.
11:35Six.
11:38Six.
11:41Yes, of course, he was in.
11:42Seven.
11:42The chance to win in the last frame, Mr. Black off the spot.
11:55Well, he looks pretty calm, doesn't he?
11:57But who knows how he feels?
12:25It's OK, it's not his best ever shot or anything, but I suppose anything's good at the moment.
12:32Somebody shouted out, good shot.
12:34He's just got to thread the cue ball out of there from this red onto his colour.
12:46Which he's done very successfully.
12:53It was a bit like the last frame, I know he never won it, but just stay at the table
12:57and chip away.
12:58Don't get too far ahead of yourself, I guess.
13:09Yeah, Steve Davis said, didn't he, you know, try and play like it means nothing when it means everything.
13:14But of course, in 1985, he discovered it does mean everything when he was up against Dennis Taylor.
13:23Yes, Murphy's got the horrible feeling, hasn't he, where he now has no control over what happens.
13:32Well, he got into that too much, he might take on the blue with all that space down the middle
13:39of the table,
13:40the bulk colours away from their spots.
13:43But this is not a certainty he'll hand on a red if he does go up and down.
13:47Yes.
13:48Yes.
13:58That's a good shot.
14:00I think with the Mark Allen miss, which is the reason we use it here,
14:05we know that anything is possible, anything is missable now, with all this pressure.
14:14I think we already knew it, but we still couldn't believe our eyes.
14:21Yeah, and Murphy will be watchful in case it does come, he was ready in the last frame.
14:30But he'll also be very concerned, watching these balls going in, and looking at the configuration as well.
14:39I think a bit of tension in his arm, is he on this?
14:42I didn't think he was when he first hit it.
14:47Oh my word.
14:49Again, it's like the Murphy shot.
14:50Yeah.
14:51You can ask for it to be respotted, of course.
14:56I didn't think he was on it when he hit it.
14:58But the Murphy shot, there was some tension in his grip,
15:01and he didn't get the reaction expected.
15:03OK, look.
15:04This makes a huge difference.
15:05Let's see what that's in the middle, though.
15:07A lot less, right?
15:08Yeah.
15:09OK.
15:10Yeah.
15:16It's pressure.
15:21We've not seen a lot of emotion, have we?
15:24But we saw an absolute disappointment there.
15:29It's like the sort of blood drain from his face, actually.
15:47And this is a great recovery.
15:50It really is, Dave, isn't it?
15:52I mean, he'd have a right to be bitterly disappointed after that last shot,
15:56and he was leaning across the table awkwardly.
16:12So, as you see, 32 in front, going along nicely,
16:17but how do you quell the nerves at a time like this?
16:23Well, one of the things, I guess, is not to rush,
16:25and he isn't rushing.
16:26You know, he is taking his time.
16:27He knows he has to.
16:374-2.
16:38It's very well played.
16:40Again, that could have been a 10th shot in the arm
16:44and gone too far or something.
16:52Now, what's happened here?
16:53Has he held the spot this time?
16:55Who wants to hope he has?
16:59This is massive.
17:01This is essentially the match.
17:07He has.
17:08That is 47.
17:11What he played, I think.
17:19Yes, it would have gone up onto a lower value spot,
17:23but with the black where it is,
17:24it would not have been to his benefit.
17:30So, the pink to lead by 46.
17:32He'll need another two pots.
17:37Yes, because if the pink could have spotted,
17:40then he was in a lot of trouble.
17:43Very, very tense.
17:44Here's the time for one more twist.
17:46It's going to have to come very soon.
17:53Fifty-five.
17:54Seventeen days in Sheffield.
17:56Thirty-five frames in the final.
17:59And this is championship ball for Wu Yuzza.
18:03Yes!
18:07You probably feel like the next one is, Dave,
18:09but you're absolutely right.
18:10That was the one.
18:11And he has held himself together remarkably well here.
18:17Pulsating atmosphere.
18:20The dream has become a reality.
18:23And let's give credit to him.
18:25Sean Murphy, who has ever has fought hard.
18:28He's played his game.
18:30And he's got so close.
18:34Now, 60 in it, 43 on.
18:3768.
18:38Deciding frame.
18:39Would he play on if he misses this?
18:45He hasn't missed it.
18:47What a moment.
18:48Now, he can celebrate.
18:51What a story.
18:55China, retaining the world title after Zhao Zingtong's victory last year.
19:00Wu Yuzza releasing the emotion now.
19:09David's been a sensational break.
19:11Sensational break under all this pressure, isn't it?
19:15Yeah, I mean, he could make a century in the deciding frame of the final.
19:21He looked like he was out in the semis.
19:23Mark Allen missed the black, of course, to beat him.
19:2617-15.
19:32This final's had everything.
19:33It's been thrilling viewing.
19:35They've both gone for it.
19:43Another chapter in the great history of this great place.
19:52Wu Yuzza wins a crucible classic to become world champion for the first time.
20:01And look at those lovely scenes.
20:03Sean Murphy gave it everything.
20:06But offers genuine congratulations to our champion.
20:10The second youngest in the history of the sport at just 22.
20:16He has survived everything that Sean Murphy and this great tournament has thrown at him.
20:22Wu Yuzza, the world champion in 2026.
20:27A star is born on the Sheffield stage.
20:30We have just witnessed one of the greatest finals in crucible history, Sean.
20:35I'm so sorry that you've come out on the wrong end of this one tonight.
20:38But thank you so much for playing the most incredible part in our final.
20:43What do we say for this man?
20:53Sean, we've had three goals at this runner-up interview.
20:56And you're always incredibly humble and eloquent.
21:00This second title just keeps slipping by.
21:03But you gave it everything.
21:05How proud of your run are you this time?
21:07Oh, yeah, very.
21:08You know, it's been an excellent couple of weeks, you know, for me and my team.
21:11It's been a wonderful time here in Sheffield.
21:13We've had an amazing time.
21:15Some great performances.
21:16We've had a lot of laughs.
21:18And, jeez, we came close.
21:21We were very, very close.
21:26I'd like to be the first to congratulate Wu Yuzza.
21:31Congratulate Wu and his family and everyone around him on being a wonderful world champion.
21:36Congratulations.
21:39I hate being right.
21:42I hate being right.
21:44I said about...
21:45It was some time earlier in the season.
21:47We had a great game out in China somewhere, which somehow I managed to win that one.
21:51And I came out afterwards and said he will be world champion one day.
21:56It's just a real shame it was today.
22:01But I couldn't have given it any more, you know.
22:05I couldn't have tried any harder.
22:07I played the best shots I could play where the ball's finished.
22:11And, you know, I didn't get my chance.
22:13I can't do any more than that.
22:15What would you like to say to Joe, your fiancé, and, of course, to Peter,
22:18who has embarked on this Project Steel with you for the last 18 months or so,
22:22and what dividends it has yielded?
22:24How much more to come from this partnership?
22:27Peter seems to think there's more to come.
22:30I don't feel like I've got much left right now.
22:32And as for Joe, you know, Joe said to me when we came here,
22:35she said, you know, if it goes wrong, we might sneak away for a couple of weeks.
22:38You know, can we just get away from it all?
22:40And, of course, it nearly did go wrong in the very first round.
22:42You can make an argument I shouldn't be stood here at all.
22:44So I treated Joe to two weeks in Sheffield.
22:50Well, you know, which I'll probably pay for it.
22:54So I can just say on behalf of everyone,
22:56you have given us the most tremendous pleasure watching you go about your business here.
23:01You are a class act whether you win or lose.
23:03More power to you.
23:04And let's see you back in this final one more time, giving it another go.
23:19And the rules ring out.
23:23Joe Lu from World Stuka, you are going to help us translate here for Yeza.
23:27Now, goodness me, you have become a world champion in only your third time at the Crucible.
23:33Can you tell us the pride that you have?
23:35How did you hold yourself together tonight, Yeza?
23:38Joe Seng, you were the third time to win the World Cup.
23:41You got the championship.
23:42How did you hold yourself in this time?
23:44How did you hold yourself in this time?
23:46How did you hold yourself in this time?
23:47Actually, I think it's a kind of信念.
23:51I was always looking forward to win the World Cup.
23:54I think it was the first time I could get it.
24:07I've been trying to go for the strength for ages, for the past months I've been living the same life,
24:16I'm so happy I could pull it off today.
24:19We know about your story, you won the world under 21 championship at 14, you moved to Sheffield when you
24:25were 16,
24:26you stayed in a tiny room with your dad, so many sacrifices that you and your parents have made for
24:31you to be here,
24:32what would you like to say to mom and dad who are here to watch you today?
24:36You were 16 years old when you moved to England, and you lived together with your father,
24:40in this particular time, do you want to say anything about them?
24:45Do you want to say anything about them?
24:49Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
25:30My parents are the true champions.
25:40Since I made the decision to drop out of the school, my dad has been my side.
25:46My mom has also been going through a lot over the years, they are the source of my strengths, I
25:52love them so much.
25:53It's a fantastic answer, thank you very much, Will and Jokin.
25:59And you have an army of new fans.
26:02How much do you like the woos? How much do you like the fact that this crowd loves woos?
26:09You have a lot of players.
26:15You have a lot of players.
26:17You have a lot of players.
26:17Do you think they gave you the woos?
26:21How do you think?
26:23Actually, at the beginning, I was a little confused.
26:25I thought I was a little confused.
26:28Actually, my dad told me that they were working with me.
26:33They were in order for me to do it.
26:34I really love them.
26:36I really love them.
26:37I really love them.
26:37I really love them.
26:37Thank you for being able to support Snooker.
26:41I really love them.
26:43I really love them.
26:45At the beginning, I had a misunderstanding.
26:47I thought people were booing me.
26:51But then the staff told me they were cheering me up.
26:54So I can't thank you all enough.
26:57No matter who you support, I think that the love for Snooker is mutual.
27:01There it is.
27:06And last question.
27:07Last question, Joe.
27:10Yisa, how are you going to celebrate tonight?
27:12How are you going to celebrate tonight?
27:15How are you going to celebrate tonight?
27:15Actually, I want to sleep a good sleep.
27:18Because from the second stage of the match,
27:22I'm really worried every day.
27:25I want to get a good sleep.
27:29I just want to have a good sleep.
27:33Since the second session of the match, I was feeling nerves all the time.
27:38So right now, I just want to go to bed.
27:42Well, I don't have much Mandarin, but Gong Shi, congratulations to you.
27:46Who is your champion?
27:47Thank you so much, Jim.
27:49Well played.
27:59Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your presentation party.
28:03Steve Dawson, Chairman of World Snooker Tour.
28:05Mr. Chong Ji Hong, the Secretary General of China Billiard Sports Association.
28:09And Ross Hamilton, representing Halo, the title partner of the World Snooker Championship.
28:15The runner-up, receiving a silver medal and a cheque for £200,000.
28:20What a fortnight and what a player.
28:23Sean Murphy.
28:26He played well, he spoke well.
28:28That's what you expect from Sean Murphy.
28:29He gave it everything.
28:31He can't reproach himself, but he is runner-up here for a fourth time.
28:49And the winner, receiving a cheque for £500,000, the trophy.
28:54And the title, 2026 Halo World Snooker Champion.
28:59A star is born, and his name is Wu Yizza.
29:04What a story.
29:05Yet another one here at the Crucible.
29:07Didn't he say some lovely things as well in that interview?
29:11Big moment for him and his family, who are going to come out and join him.
29:17With the Chinese flag, the second year running, we've seen that unfurled in this theatre.
29:31You're going to have to pick the trophy up as well.
29:34That's always the great moment.
29:36Once again, your champion, Wu Yizza.
29:38Wu Yizza of China.
29:49And, of course, at the age of 22, time is very much on his side to win many more.
30:03Well, it's been a classic final.
30:06Full of drama, quality, twists and turns.
30:09And in the end, a great, great from Wu Yizza.
30:11When he got the chance, he took it out.
30:13And he will take away the famous silver trophy as world champion in 2026.
30:25On the 14th of October, 2003, in Lanzhou, Gansu province in China, a child was born who was going to
30:34become one of...
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