Liam Davies Upsets World Champion Wu Yize at English Open

In a surprising turn of events at the English Open, reigning world champion Wu Yize was knocked out in the third round by Welsh player Liam Davies, who secured a decisive 4-1 victory in Brentwood.

Davies, 20, showcased his talent by taking an early 3-0 lead, highlighted by a remarkable break of 105 in the second frame. Wu struggled to regain his form throughout the match, ultimately leading to his elimination.

With this win, Davies advances to the quarter-finals where he will face fellow Welshman Mark Williams, a three-time world champion. Williams, at 51 years old, demonstrated his enduring skill by defeating Barry Hawkins 4-1, with breaks of 76, 103, and 63.

In other notable matches, Mark Selby, who was a runner-up at the recent British Open, faced a tough battle against Kyren Wilson but fell short, losing 4-3 after initially leading 2-0. Meanwhile, Judd Trump narrowly defeated Anthony McGill 4-3 and will meet Shaun Murphy, who overcame Pang Junxu in a closely contested match.

Additional results included Ali Carter's 4-2 win over Gong Chenzhi, Zhou Yuelong's impressive break of 141 in his 4-2 victory against Yuan Sijun, and Ding Junhui's 4-1 triumph over Joe O'Connor.