Newly crowned world snooker champion Wu Yize has revealed his heartwarming plans for the £500,000 prize money he earned from his victory at The Crucible. The 22-year-old Chinese star defeated Shaun Murphy 10-6 to claim his first world title on Monday.
Speaking to SportsBoom, Wu said: 'Buy a house and take my parents travelling. There are many things I’d like to buy. My parents are the true champions. They are the source of my strength. I love them so much.' He added that his immediate priority is to get some rest, saying: 'I just want to have a good sleep. I was feeling the nerves throughout the full match, right now I just want to go to bed.'
Wu also spoke emotionally about his mother, who has been battling health issues. 'My mum wasn't in very good health condition for a long time. During that time we were in Sheffield, she has been in hospital a lot. She is forever a source of strength to me,' he said. 'She is feeling much better now. This is the second time she has visited me in the UK. I think in the future I will take her more to be by my side.'
Jason Ferguson, chairman of snooker’s governing body, praised Wu's achievement: 'This boy is just outstanding. I've known Wu for a number of years, known his father for many years and seen the struggles and the tough battles to get to this stage. You cannot believe what it means to that family to actually be in that arena holding that trophy.'
