Murphy & Wu level after first session of world final
Summary
Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize are tied 4-4 after the first session of the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield. The match was briefly stopped when a spectator tried to reach the table but was stopped by officials.Key Facts
- Shaun Murphy came back from being 3-0 behind to level the match 4-4 against Wu Yize.
- The final is being played at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
- A spectator jumped over the barrier during the third frame but was removed before reaching the table.
- Wu Yize is 22 years old and aiming to become the second-youngest player to win at the Crucible.
- Murphy won his first world title 21 years ago and wants to set a record for the longest gap between titles.
- Murphy has made high-scoring runs of 98, 77, and 109 in this session.
- Wu nearly made a maximum 147 break but missed the final black ball while on 65 points.
- Wu is the third Chinese player to reach the world final, following Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong.
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