Yize sets up Murphy rematch at Shanghai Masters

Yize sets up Murphy rematch at Shanghai MastersImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wu Yize became the second-youngest player to be crowned world champion when he won the title earlier this yearPublished3 minutes agoWorld champion Wu Yize struck three centuries as he beat Si Jiahui 6-2 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.In his first match of the season, Yize went 3-0 up before his Chinese compatriot pulled two frames back.Yize responded by knocking in breaks of 108 and two 140s as he took three frames in a row for a victory which sets up a quarter-final against Shaun Murphy in a repeat of their thrilling 2026 World Championship final.Murphy came through a tough battle with Zhou Yuelong before winning 6-5 as he struck a 65 to win the deciding frame."It was great to feel the enthusiasm from the crowd. It's been quite a while since I last played in front of fans like this," said Yize, 22."I also haven't really had the chance to practise properly recently, so when I got back out there I felt a little rusty at first. "Fortunately, I managed to find my own rhythm and I think that was the key to winning today's match."O'Sullivan knocked out of Shanghai Masters by WilsonPublished23 hours agoZhao Xintong, the 2025 world champion, also hit three tons (112, 100 and 101) in his 6-2 win against fellow Chinese player Ding Junhui and will next play Neil Robertson.Four-time world champion John Higgins edged past Jack Lisowski 6-5 to set up a last-eight tie against Judd Trump. Lisowski knocked in a 123 and 109 to level the match at 5-5 before Higgins took the final frame on the black.Related topicsSnooker