Liam Davies eliminates world champion Wu Yize at the English Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Liam Davies advanced to the first ranking event quarter-final of his career after defeating world champion Wu Yize 4-1 at the English Open in Brentwood. The 20-year-old Welsh player established a 3-0 lead early in the match, supported by a break of 105 in the second frame. While Wu struggled to regain form throughout the encounter, Davies maintained his advantage to close out the victory. Elsewhere, Kyren Wilson moved into the quarter-finals by overcoming former world champion Mark Selby 4-3 in a deciding frame. Judd Trump also secured a narrow 4-3 victory against Anthony McGill. The tournament continues with the quarter-final round as players compete for a spot in the semi-finals.
- •Liam Davies defeated world champion Wu Yize 4-1 in the English Open third round.
- •Davies secured his first career ranking event quarter-final appearance.
- •Kyren Wilson recorded a 4-3 win over former world champion Mark Selby.
- •Judd Trump edged past Anthony McGill 4-3 in a deciding frame.
- •Zhou Yuelong and Ding Junhui both advanced to the quarter-finals.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Davies sinks world champion Wu at English Open
- 10:44 PMBBC Sport — Davies sinks world champion Wu at English Open
"World champion Wu Yize is knocked out of the English Open in the third round as he loses 4-1 to Liam Davies.
"World champion Wu Yize is knocked out of the English Open in the third round as he loses 4-1 to Liam Davies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:44 PMDavies sinks world champion Wu at English Open
World champion Wu Yize is knocked out of the English Open in the third round as he loses 4-1 to Liam Davies.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 10:44 PMDavies sinks world champion Wu at English Open
World champion Wu Yize is knocked out of the English Open in the third round as he loses 4-1 to Liam Davies.
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