Wu Yize rises to world No. 2, giving China snooker's top two spots

(ECNS) — World champion Wu Yize beat fellow Chinese player Yuan Sijun 10-5 to win the Shenzhen Open on Sunday, climbing to a career-high No. 2 in the world rankings. It is the first time China has held the top two spots in snooker’s rankings.

Wu led 5-4 after the opening session before pulling away to secure his third career ranking title. He had beaten Judd Trump 6-1 in the semifinals, while Yuan edged Jimmy Robertson 6-5 to reach his first ranking final.

Wu Yize (file photo: China News Service)

Zhao Xintong remains world No. 1, with Wu moving up from fourth to second and Trump now third. 

(By Helen Mo, intern Yang Hongran)