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Wu Yize advanced to his first Crucible semi-final by beating Hossein Vafaei 13-8 in the quarter-finals.
Wu Yize scored a high-break 135 and dominated late in the match to seal the win.
Vafaei said the match felt like playing against a PlayStation, highlighting Wu’s ruthless form.
Wu said finding his rhythm in the last session helped secure the semi-final berth.
Wu will face Mark Allen in the semi-finals after Allen’s 13-11 win over Barry Hawkins.
Allen described Wu as dangerous and ready for the one-table set-up.
The quarter-final commentary included insights from Phil Haigh and BBC coverage.
Wu Yize has risen quickly this season, after winning his first ranking title at the International Championship.
The match featured a level opening session at 4-4 before Wu pulled away.

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Vafaei reached the 2026 World Snooker Championship quarterfinals, becoming the first Iranian to do so.
His visa delays and Iran‑UK tensions delayed his professional progress for years.
Vafaei is nicknamed the 'Prince of Persia' for his snooker feats and Iranian roots.
He expressed solidarity with Iranian protesters, wearing a black armband in 2022.
Judd Trump praised Vafaei as more than capable of winning major events after their 2026 match.
Vafaei moved permanently to England to be near the Crucible and pursue success.
The 2026 run signaled a momentum shift after years of diplomatic and visa hurdles.
Vafaei defeated world No. 1 Judd Trump en route to the quarterfinals before losing to Wu Yize.
Vafaei has used sport to advocate for national pride amid Iran's turmoil.
The Crucible trophy remains a central dream for the Iranian player.

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