At the 2026 World Snooker Championship semi-finals on May 2, 2026, Wu Yize made a stunning 142 break to start the day's play against Mark Allen. The break was described as 'perfect snooker' by former world champion Ken Doherty, who was commentating for the BBC.
Wu's break, which included precise cueing and positional play, gave him an early lead in the session. The match was tied at 7-7 overnight, and Wu's 142 break put him ahead 8-7. The break is one of the highest of the tournament so far.
Earlier in the championship, Wu had shown strong form, including a 147 maximum break in the first round against Mark Williams. The 2026 World Snooker Championship is being held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, from April 18 to May 4, 2026.
