Latest news from the Snooker National Championship final: after the initial 9 frames, Wu Yize holds a 5-4 advantage over Higgins. The second phase, which will decide the champion, is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 PM.

In this match, Wu Yize was ahead 4-1 after the first five frames. Yet Higgins, with his excellent defense and sharp opportunism, clawed back three frames in the last four, ultimately trailing 4-5 to Wu Yize.

After the first five frames of the initial phase, I believed Wu Yize was highly likely to become the champion. But after the following four frames, I realized winning the title wouldn’t be so easy, as Higgins is truly a tough opponent. In those first five frames, Wu Yize showed very good accuracy and decisiveness in his shots. However, the last four frames highlighted his weaker defense compared to Higgins; the younger player’s defensive skills are not as polished as Higgins’s experience.

At 7:30 PM tonight, the second phase will start to decide the winner—the first to reach 10 frames will be crowned champion. The match will be broadcast live on CCTV-5, Yangshipin, Huya streaming platform, and Migu Video. Everyone is welcome to watch. Will Wu Yize claim his first professional title, or will Higgins, still sharp, secure his 34th career championship? Let’s wait and see. I hope Wu Yize can keep the trophy in China!