The World Snooker Championship final between Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize is underway, with the winner set to claim a record-equalling £500,000 prize. This amount matches the largest individual winner's cheque in the tournament's history at the Crucible Theatre.
Prize Money Breakdown
The player who lifts the trophy on Monday evening will receive £500,000, while the runner-up will take home £200,000. Semi-finalists Mark Allen and John Higgins each earned £100,000 for their runs. The four quarter-finalists were awarded £50,000 each, and those exiting in the last 16 received £30,000. Even first-round losers pocketed £20,000, contributing to a total prize fund of £2,395,000.
Session Updates
The opening session on Sunday ended 4-4 after Wu took a 3-0 lead before Murphy fought back. In the evening session, Wu dominated, winning six of nine frames, including a 103 century break, to lead 10-7 overnight. The third session resumed on Monday at 1pm, with eight frames scheduled. The final session begins at 7pm, where Murphy must overturn a three-frame deficit to claim his second title, while Wu seeks his first.
