Wu Yize’s incredible rags to riches journey to World Snooker Championship final
Wu Yize, 22, reached the World Snooker Championship final after a 17-16 win over Mark Allen on Saturday night. Wu has come a long way since taking up the game at seven and moving to England with his father to pursue his career.
Wu Yize, a 22-year-old from Lanzhou, China, has reached the World Snooker Championship final. He secured his spot with a thrilling 17-16 win over Mark Allen on Saturday night, winning the last three frames. Wu's journey to the final included victories over Lei Peifan, Mark Selby, and Hossein Vafaei. Wu began playing snooker at seven and won the IBSF Under-21 World Championship by 14. His family moved to England to support his career, with his father quitting his job to accompany him. Wu faced financial difficulties and homesickness but persevered, driven by his intense work ethic and desire to improve.
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