WORLD NO.1 ON A MISSION! Judd Trump Storms Into Fifth Shanghai Masters Final
World No. 1 Judd Trump is once again just one victory away from Shanghai Masters glory after producing a commanding display to defeat China’s Wu Yize 10–6 and book his place in the 2026 final.
Facing one of the game’s most exciting young talents, Trump demonstrated exactly why he sits at the top of the world rankings. Wu Yize, renowned for his fearless attacking style and spectacular long potting, threatened at times, but Trump’s composure, tactical intelligence, and clinical break-building proved too much over the course of the match.
With the victory, Trump reaches his fifth Shanghai Masters final, further strengthening his remarkable record in one of snooker’s most prestigious invitational events. It was another statement performance from the Englishman, who controlled the key moments and never allowed Wu to build sustained momentum.
The win also means Trump is now just one match away from adding another major title to an already glittering career. Standing between him and the trophy will be either reigning champion Kyren Wilson or former world champion Zhao Xintong, who meet in the second semifinal to decide Sunday’s opponent.
The championship match will be played on Sunday, August 2, across two sessions in a best-of-21-frames format. The opening session begins at 1:00 PM, with the concluding session scheduled for 6:30 PM, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling finale.
Trump enters the final in outstanding form, having looked sharp throughout the tournament with his trademark attacking flair complemented by disciplined match play. If he can reproduce the level he showed against Wu Yize, the World No. 1 will be a formidable challenge for whoever emerges from the other semifinal.
The question now is simple: can anyone stop Judd Trump, or is another Shanghai Masters crown destined to belong to the sport’s current No. 1?
