Who Is Wu Yize? Everything you need to know about the snooker star - age, tournament wins, earnings, how he reached the final of the World Snooker Championship
He’s the favourite to win the final - and could be set to win a string of tournaments in the coming years.
First held in 1927, the World Snooker Championship is the longest-running and most prestigious tournament in professional snooker, with a prize fund of nearly £2.4 million.
Last year saw Zhao Xintong crowned the king of the snooker world after defeating three-time champion Mark Williams 18–12 in the final.
This year’s tournament got underway on Saturday, April 18, and has now reached the final stage - with the winner set to be crowned this evening (Monday, May 4).
Even casual snooker fans will be familiar with 2005 champion Shaun Murphy, who has been a fixture in the top 16 ever since.
But his opponenet Wu Yize is a less well kent face, only winning his first match at the World Championship this year, following first round losses in his two other appearances in 2023 and 2025.
Here’s everything you need to know about the player everybody’s suddenly talking about.
How old is Wu Yize?
Wu Yize was born on October 14, 2003, so is currently 22-years-old.
Where is Wu Yize from?
Wu Yize was born in the Chinese city of Lanzhou in the country’s Gansu province where his father quickly realised that his son was a talented snooker player. At the age of just 11 he started training at the Yushan International Billiards Academy.
How many tournaments has Wu Yize won?
Wu Yize has only won a single ranking tournament to date - the 2025 International Championship last November 2025. Wins over Judd Trump, Barry Hawkins and world champion Zhao Xintong saw him reach the final where he beat John Higgins 10–6.
Prior to turning professional he won the IBSF U-21 World Championship in 2018 when he was just 14-years-old.
In May 2022, at the end of his debut season, he was awarded the World Snooker Tour's Rookie of that Year title.
How much money has Wu Yize won?
As of the start of the World Snooker Championship, Wu Yize had won a total of £635,900.
If he wins the final against Shaun Murphy that total will be boosted by £500,000, while even if he loses he’ll get a cheque for a cool £200,000.
Has Wu Yize ever made a 147 break?
In his professional career Wu Yize has made 146 century breaks, including a 147 maximum at the 2026 Championship League when he was playing Oliver Lines.
What is Wu Yize’s world ranking?
Wu Yize’s run at the World Snooker Championship has seen him rocket to number 10 in the world - and rising.
How did Wu Yize reach the final of the World Snooker Championship?
Here’s how Wu Yize made the final of the sport’s biggest tournament.
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