Adam Williams presents his prediction for the World Snooker Championship match.
Mark Williams and Wu Yize play the first session of their match on Saturday. Snooker enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating this encounter between two exciting players.
Mark Williams
This marks the 27th visit to the Crucible for the three-time world champion. “The Welsh Potting Machine” has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with his flamboyant style and unconventional approach. Williams currently holds sixth position in the world rankings, having previously topped the rankings in 2000 and 2011. The winner of 26 ranking titles, including seven Triple Crown events, Williams occupies sixth place on the list of the most successful snooker players of all time. This season, he added the Champion of Champions trophy to his collection, and he narrowly lost to Judd Trump in the final of the Saudi Arabian Masters, succumbing in a deciding frame 10-9.
Wu Yize
The 21-year-old Wu Yize only made his debut on the main tour in 2021, and he now occupies 22nd position in the rankings, having demonstrably improved year upon year. Following his debut season, Wu was awarded the “Rookie of the Year” accolade by World Snooker. Yize made his Crucible debut in 2023, suffering a comprehensive defeat to Neil Robertson, losing 10-3. However, this setback failed to deter the young Chinese player, and Wu has reached two ranking finals this season. In the English Open final, Yize was defeated by Neil Robertson 9-7, and in the Scottish Open final, Wu lost to Lei Peifan 9-5. To secure his place at the Crucible this year, Yize overcame Jiang Jun 10-4 and Matthew Stevens 10-9 in qualifying matches.
Mark Williams vs Wu Yize Prediction
Both players are attack-minded and renowned for entertaining the fans with spectacular shots and big breaks. Wu Yize possesses excellent technique, enabling him to control the cue ball effectively and compile considerable breaks. Wu has constructed 42 century breaks this season, a remarkable achievement, therefore we anticipate high-quality snooker and impressive breaks from both players.
