World champion Wu Yize secured a 6-2 victory over Si Jiahui during the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The 22-year-old displayed impressive form, notching three century breaks during the contest. After establishing an early 3-0 advantage, Yize saw his opponent regain two frames. He regained momentum with scores of 108 and two 140s to close out the match.
This performance sets the stage for a quarter-final encounter against Shaun Murphy, reminiscent of their high-stakes 2026 World Championship final. Murphy earned his spot by narrowly defeating Zhou Yuelong 6-5 in a decisive final-frame battle. Reflecting on his return to the table, Yize noted initial rustiness due to limited practice time but expressed satisfaction in finding his rhythm before a supportive crowd.
Elsewhere in the tournament, 2025 world champion Zhao Xintong defeated Ding Junhui 6-2 with three centuries and will face Neil Robertson next. Meanwhile, John Higgins overcame Jack Lisowski in a 6-5 thriller, securing a spot in the final eight where he will compete against Judd Trump.
