November 24th 2024.
At just 21 years old, Wu Yize has been making waves on the World Snooker Tour. His talent and potential have caught the attention of former world champion Ken Doherty, who sees shades of the legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan in the young player.
Since joining the professional tour in 2021 as a teenager, Wu has impressed with his skills on the table. He has climbed up the world rankings and even had the opportunity to play at the prestigious Crucible. Earlier this season, he reached his first ranking final at the English Open, where he unfortunately lost to Neil Robertson.
With his quick pace and impressive potting and break-building abilities, Wu is a joy to watch on the table. He shares these talents with O'Sullivan, who is also known for his ambidextrous play. Like the Rocket, Wu is able to switch between his left and right hand with ease, a skill that has caught Doherty's attention.
During the UK Championship qualification, Doherty couldn't help but praise Wu, saying, "There's something about Wu Yize, I think he's one of the most talented young players coming through. He's already knocking on the door and I think it's only a matter of time before he gets his hands on a trophy." Doherty has closely observed Wu's game during practice sessions in Sheffield and believes that he has what it takes to join the elite players in the game.
Wu's performance in the English Open final against Robertson was nothing short of excellent, despite his 9-7 defeat. Doherty believes that this run has done wonders for Wu's ranking and that he will continue to climb up the rankings with his impressive skills.
Aside from his snooker abilities, Wu also has a strong work ethic, diligence, and a great temperament. Doherty is confident that we will see a lot more of Wu this season and in the upcoming years.
One of Wu's unique talents is his ability to play with both hands. Like O'Sullivan, he dedicates at least an hour or an hour-and-a-half every day to practicing his left-handed game. Doherty reveals, "He reminds me of Ronnie so much because he practices at least an hour or an hour-and-a-half every single day on playing left-handed, so he will go through his whole routine, the line-ups left-handed every single day." This dedication and skill have earned Wu a lot of respect from his peers and fans.
In the UK Championship qualifying rounds, Wu breezed past his opponents Ashley Carty and David Lilley, setting up an exciting match against fellow Chinese player Si Jiahui. The two young talents will face off at the Barbican in York on Sunday at 7pm, and it's a match that snooker fans won't want to miss. With his impressive skills and determination, Wu Yize is certainly a player to watch out for in the upcoming seasons.
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