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Wu Yize Leads 10-7, Century; Crowd Disruptions Prompt Ejections

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 after day one of the World Snooker final at the Crucible, having made breaks of 82, 103, 89, 66 and 91, the 103 a first-time final century.
Referee Rob Spencer warned the crowd before a female spectator who jumped the barrier was ejected and fans were removed for ringing phones.
Play resumes Monday at 13:00 BST on BBC Two, first to 18 frames winning.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible, where Dennis Taylor beat Steve Davis on the final black before a peak UK audience of 18.5 million, sparked a surge in televised snooker and led organizers to tighten security and broadcast oversight. That legacy underpins today’s match, in which Wu Yize compiled a 103-point century while referee Rob Spencer removed a fan who breached the barriers.

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Story summary

Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 after day one of the World Snooker final at the Crucible, having made breaks of 82, 103, 89, 66 and 91, the 103 a first-time final century.
Referee Rob Spencer warned the crowd before a female spectator who jumped the barrier was ejected and fans were removed for ringing phones.
Play resumes Monday at 13:00 BST on BBC Two, first to 18 frames winning.

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