Shanghai Masters 2026 recap - World No. 1 Judd Trump beats Wu Yize 10-6 to progress to Sunday's final

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Judd Trump is through to his fourth Shanghai Masters final, after completing a 10-6 victory over world champion Wu Yize on Friday. The world No. 1 hit back-to-back centuries as he pulled clear by winning five of the last six frames, setting up a showdown with Zhao Xintong or Kyren Wilson in Sunday's final.

‘He’s world No.1 for good reason’ - Trump fires second ‘brilliant’ break in succession

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World champion Wu, fresh from edging out Shaun Murphy on the final black in their last-eight clash, took the opening two frames with runs of 61 and 53.

Trump reeled off the next four, with breaks of 82, 60, 56 and 61 putting him 4-2 to the good.

Wu responded with a 103, before pinching the last frame of the opening session on the pink to only trail 5-4.

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Trump began the second with 91, before the two players each hit two centuries as the next four frames were shared.

The Ace then controlled the following two to book his place in the final.

TNT Sports followed the match live - recap the action below.

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That's all for today

Thank you for joining us for the first of two blockbuster semi-finals at this year's Shanghai Masters.

The second sees Zhao Xintong lock horns with reigning champion Kyren Wilson.

Make sure you join us for that one at 7:00 UK time tomorrow.

Until then, for now, it's goodbye!

RESULT! Trump 10-6 Wu

Judd Trump is the first man through to this year's Shanghai Masters final, after a 10-6 victory over world champion Wu Yize.

The world No. 1 is into his fourth final at this event, having lifted the trophy in 2024, and been runner-up in 2015 and 2017.

Trump 9-6 Wu (68-0)

The world No. 1 is at the snookers required stage, but now just putting the final touches on completing his victory.

Trump 9-6 Wu (49-0)

Wu could well have played his last shot...

He misses a red to the left centre, similar to the one he knocked in at the start of his World Championship-winning break against Shaun Murphy.

Trump just needs a few more pots to get over the line, though the balls aren't placed the easiest for him.

Trump 9-6 Wu (49-0)

Trump has the chance to secure frame and match, but can't quite convert.

Wu still has hope, but any mistake from here could be his last...

Trump 9-6 Wu

The Ace on the brink as he controls frame 15 to move within a frame of the final.

CENTURY! Trump 8-6 Wu

That's four in as many frames!

A wonderful clearance of 110 keeps the world champion in touch.

Trump 8-5 Wu (0-33)

Wu is looking to come roaring back after the interval.

He's brilliantly opened the reds from potting the blue to the green pocket.

This is a great chance for 8-6...

‘Such a difficult shot’ - Wu produces ‘magnificent’ blue against Trump

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CENTURY! Trump 8-5 Wu

Back-to-back from Trump as he closes in on victory with a break of 113.

That's three tons in as many frames!

It doesn't seem like a particularly good time for the mid-session interval.

‘He’s world No.1 for good reason’ - Trump fires second ‘brilliant’ break in succession

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Trump 7-5 Wu (44-0)

We could see another ton here, with Trump going along nicely in frame 13.

CENTURY! Trump 7-5 Wu

Anything Wu can do...

Trump responds with his own break of 112 to move two clear again.

‘Very fine’ - Trump answers Wu’s century with 112 break in Shanghai Open semi-final

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CENTURY! Trump 6-5 Wu

A timely 112 does the trick for Wu, who trails by a single frame once more.

‘Another wonderful break’ - Wu hits second century to close gap on Trump

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Trump 6-4 Wu (0-39)

Back comes the world champion, who's on 39 and counting.

He's just split the pack nicely from the black, and should see the frame out from here.

Trump 6-4 Wu

Not quite a century, but 98 is more than enough to pull the world No. 1 clear again.

Trump 5-4 Wu (46-8)

Wu can't make the most of an early chance.

Trump could now regain his two-frame buffer...

Back under way

The players are introduced into the arena and shake hands, before Wu breaks off for frame 10.

A good omen?

Wu Yize hadn't won a match in his two previous appearances at the Shanghai Masters prior to this week.

Earlier this year, he went to the Crucible without a win in his two appearances there, and look what happened...

Wu Yize

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Good afternoon

Welcome back everyone!

It's almost time for the second helping of today's semi-final.

Things are finely poised as world No. 1 Judd Trump holds a slender 5-4 lead over world champion Wu Yize.

Join us later

This mouth-watering semi-final resumes at 12:30pm UK time, so make sure you join us for that!

It will be a race to 10 frames for a place in Sunday's final.

See you later!

End of session: Trump 5-4 Wu

Trump has another chance after knocking in a long red, but misses a tricky yellow along the baulk cushion.

Wu, who trailed 51-0, clears to pinch the frame on the pink.

How crucial will that prove to be?!

Trump 5-3 Wu (51-48)

The world champion does well to get himself back into the frame.

Only the final red remains as a safety battle ensues.

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'A reminder of his star quality' - Wu stops the rot against Trump with century

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Trump 5-3 Wu (51-7)

Trump with a chance for 6-3, but breaks down on 51 when rattling a red in the jaws of the yellow pocket.

Wu is still alive in this frame, but has plenty of work to do...

Trump 5-3 Wu

Yes, he can.

The world number one will lead in the second session, but by how much?

Judd Trump

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Trump 4-3 Wu (49-0)

The Ace is in control of the penultimate frame in this morning session.

Can he see it out to establish a lead heading into this afternoon?

CENTURY! Trump 4-3 Wu

Much better from the world champ!

He stops the rot with a timely break of 103 to stay in touch.

Trump 4-2 Wu

The world champion goes in-off while attempting to lay a snooker.

He nods in the direction of Trump, who makes it four straight frames for breathing space in this contest.

Judd Trump

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Trump 3-2 Wu (61-23)

The world No. 1 does just that with a break of 61 getting him to the snookers required stage.

Wu needs just one and will play on...

Trump 3-2 Wu (0-23)

Wu breaks down on 23 after rattling a red in the jaws of the left corner.

Another chance for Trump to punish him...

Wu Yize

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Trump 3-2 Wu (0-4)

After losing the last three frames, Wu needs to get himself going again.

A beautifully cued straight yellow from mid-to-long range will certainly boost his confidence.

Trump 3-2 Wu

That's three on the spin for Trump who, with a further run of 52, completes the turnaround to lead for the first time today.

Judd Trump

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Trump 2-2 Wu (56-4)

Trump gets to 56 until an attempted split goes wrong.

Wu knocks in a long red and has the chance to reduce his deficit.

However, he rattles a red in the jaws of the right corner.

The frame is now at the mercy of the world No. 1.

Trump 2-2 Wu (40-0)

Five reds, five blacks.

After Wu misses a long red, Trump is at the table with a chance to take the frame, and maybe more...

Off we go again

The players are back in the arena to resume this finely poised semi-final.

How to watch and stream the Shanghai Masters

You can watch every day of the 2026 Shanghai Masters live on TNT Sports.

It is available both live and on-demand on HBO Max.

Here is the TNT Sports schedule and TV guide.

Trump 2-2 Wu

The Ace eventually adds a further 22 points to get himself over the line.

That levels things up at the mid-session interval.

Trump 1-2 Wu (60-0)

Trump continues his momentum with a run of 60.

He misses frame-ball red to the right centre, but the five remaining aren't positioned particularly favourably for Wu to counter.

Trump 1-2 Wu

That's much more like it from Trump!

A break of 82 is more than enough to halve his deficit.

Trump 0-2 Wu (49-16)

The world number one needs a second bite at the cherry.

This time, though, the balls are nicely positioned for him to potentially get his first frame on the board.

Trump 0-2 Wu (1-16)

The world champion floats in a long red for the first chance of frame three.

However, he loses the cue-ball when going into the pack soon after.

Trump now has the chance to build some confidence and momentum.

Wu Yize

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Trump 0-2 Wu

Wu knocks in a long red and that will be that in this second frame.

Wu Yize

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Trump 0-1 Wu (21-68)

Wu gets to the snookers required stage with a run of 53.

Trump plays on, though it appears more for table-time purposes than getting back into the frame.

Trump 0-1 Wu (5-45)

Following a scrappy start to the second frame, Wu forces an opportunity after trapping Trump in a snooker.

He looks set to double his lead...

Memorable meeting

Perhaps the most memorable previous showdown between the players came at the 2024 Saudi Arabia Masters.

Trump appeared set to fall at the first hurdle when he trailed 4-0 in their round-of-32 clash.

However, the Ace reeled off the next five frames to complete a superb turnaround.

It proved crucial as he subsequently went on to win the tournament in dramatic fashion, prevailing on the final black to scoop the bumper top prize of £500,000.

Trump 0-1 Wu

The world champion takes full advantage with a break of 61 to draw first blood.

Trump 0-0 Wu (38-12)

The world number one is going along nicely, but runs out of reds.

He misses an ambitious plant to the left corner, and Wu had a chance to counter.

D'oh!

Trump breaks and goes in-off in the yellow pocket, presenting the first chance to Wu.

The world champ knocks in a brilliant long red, but he then misses a delicate second to the left corner when playing left-handed.

Let's get the boys on the baize

The players are introduced into the arena, and we're ready to get under way in Shanghai!

Head to head

Trump won each of the first three meetings between the players, though Wu has prevailed in the last two.

Their most recent came in the round of 16 at last season's International Championship, when the Chinese reeled off six straight frames from 4-0 down to advance a 6-4 winner.

He subsequently went on to lift the title, beating John Higgins for his big career breakthrough.

Judd Trump Wu Yize

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How did they get here?

World No. 1 Trump is just two wins away from claiming his second Shanghai Masters title.

The 2024 champion, who beat Barry Hawkins 6-4 in round two, was in inspired form on Thursday, hitting three straight centuries on the way to completing a 6-0 rout of John Higgins.

Meanwhile, after opening with a 6-2 win over Si Jiahui, it looked like world champion Wu would bow out in the quarter-finals against Shaun Murphy.

The Magician was out to avenge his Crucible heartbreak from when the players met in the showpiece, but an untimely miss in the decider allowed the Chinese to clear with 42 and snatch a dramatic victory on the final black!