Wu Yize and Mark Allen pushed the World Championship semi‑final to the brink, each topping the session to finish 11‑11 at the Crucible. The Chinese 22‑year‑old opened with a 142 break, followed by 76 and 121, while Allen countered with 56, 85 and 99 to level at 10‑10 before the final frame saw Wu falter today.

Allen, 40, eyes a first‑time final for Northern Ireland since Dennis Taylor in 1985, while Wu has already beaten Lei Peifan, Mark Selby and Hossein Vafaei to reach the last four. Their clash, a best‑of‑33 battle, will resume at 19:00 BST, offering a rare chance for an older player to claim Crucible glory in this year.

Commentators Stephen Hendry and John Parrott praised the intensity, noting that Wu’s prolific breaks force Allen into tactical play. Hendry said Allen could win in many ways, while Parrott highlighted Wu’s attacking flair as key to the outcome. The match promises a tense final session for fans worldwide this night and the crowd will cheer.

With their paths set, the semi‑final will decide who faces John Higgins or Shaun Murphy in the final. Wu’s 142 break remains the highlight, while Allen’s resilience underscores his quest for a first Crucible title. The outcome will shape the championship’s narrative for the season.