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Chang Bingyu Wins First Ranking Title at Wuhan Open
Chang Bingyu won his first major ranking title in snooker.
He beat Zhao Xintong 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final.
Both players are from China.
The last frame was very close and Chang won it by only two points.
He used a clever snooker to make Zhao commit a foul.
Chang then cleared the remaining colors and potted the final black.
He was very emotional because he had worked hard to return to professional competition.
Zhao said Chang deserved to win, while Chang said he still needs to improve his composure.
Chang Bingyu defeated new world No. 1 Zhao Xintong 10-7 in an all-Chinese final.
The 24-year-old secured victory by winning a dramatic deciding frame by two points.
Chang previously lost his first ranking final at the 2025 Scottish Open.
His route to the title included wins over Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan.
The Wuhan Open has now been won by Chinese players three consecutive times.
- Who
- China's Chang Bingyu defeated Zhao Xintong, the new world No. 1.
- What
- Chang won the World Snooker Wuhan Open, his first ranking event title.
- Where
- Wuhan, China.
- When
- At this year's Wuhan Open; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Why
- Chang converted a breakthrough final opportunity after previously losing his first ranking final and returning to professional competition.
Key facts
- Winner
- Chang Bingyu
- Runner-up
- Zhao Xintong
- Final score
- Chang Bingyu won 10-7
- Chang's age
- 24
- Deciding frame
- Chang won by two points after forcing a foul and clearing four colors before potting the final black.
- Previous final
- Chang lost to Chris Wakelin at the Scottish Open in December 2025.
- Chinese winners
- Chinese players have won the Wuhan Open for three consecutive editions.
Quotes
Chang Bingyu
Chinese snooker player and Wuhan Open champion
“This title means a lot to me. There was a period when I couldn't participate in matches, then I came back and regained my professional status. Last year I reached a final, and now I finally won the title. I have really put in a lot over these years, that's why I'm so emotional.”
thehansindia.com
“Although it's a little disappointing, Chang Bingyu deserved to win. Many young players, including him, have already reached a very high level. I believe they will continue to get better.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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