Wu Yize is facing Mark Allen in the World Championship semi-final. Wu Yize produced breaks of 142, 76, 121 and 140 on his way to frame wins.
Wu Yize’s ‘Fearless’ Play
Commentators have been impressed with Wu Yize’s performance. According to Joe Perry, Wu Yize refuses to leave the table and not many players would take these shots on. He added that Wu Yize is fearless.
Ken Doherty noted Wu Yize’s confidence and exuberance. Steve Sutcliffe described some of Wu Yize’s shots as incredibly difficult, yet he has made them look routine.
Stephen Hendry said that as soon as a player gets in, you think the frame’s over, especially with Wu Yize because the breaks he’s knocking in are phenomenal.
Allen Levels the Match
Mark Allen drew level with Wu to make it 10-10. There have been two centuries and four breaks of over 50 so far today and that has meant the longest frame in this session has been just 21 minutes.
Stephen Hendry said he loves watching Mark Allen play when he’s like this. Hendry added that through the season he’s been quite painful to watch: refusing balls, playing slow, playing negative safety, everything, but he’s playing proper snooker here and it’s brilliant to watch.
A Championship to Remember
According to Steve Sutcliffe, the match has been much more of an advertisement for the game than Friday’s epic slugfest. Ken Doherty said this has been one of the best sessions of the Championship so far. He says this is why we all love snooker and this is why we all tune in and watch it at every opportunity.
Joe Perry believes that once Wu Yize learns the tactical side shown by Mark Allen in this match he will be absolutely formidable.
- Wu Yize produced breaks of 142, 76, 121 and 140
- Mark Allen drew level with Wu to make it 10-10
- The longest frame in this session has been just 21 minutes
According to Stephen Hendry, in these multi-session matches, players can win bunches of frames and then the interval halts that and the other player has his turn.