Wu edges past Murphy into Shanghai semi-finals
World champion Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 6-5 to reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals after a tense deciding frame. The victory matters because Wu, ranked fourth in the world, recovered from losing momentum and will now face Judd Trump for a place in the final.
Wu led 3-1 but fell 5-4 behind before making his fifth break over 50 to force a decider. Murphy missed a red while leading 62-29 in the final frame, allowing Wu to clear to the black; Trump beat John Higgins 6-0, while Kyren Wilson and Zhao Xintong also progressed.
- Wu beat Murphy 6-5 in a deciding frame.
- Murphy’s late missed red proved decisive.
- Wu will face Judd Trump in the semi-finals.