The final match of the World Snooker Championship faced a brief interruption when a female protester stormed onto the arena floor, shouting about TV licenses. The incident occurred during the third frame, with Wu Yize leading 2-0 at that point. Referee Rob Spencer swiftly intervened and the security team managed the situation, allowing the match to resume shortly.
Despite the disruption, the crowd praised Spencer and the security staff for their quick response. Commenting on the incident, John Parrott on the BBC remarked that the disturbance was swiftly resolved. This disturbance followed a similar incident the day before, where another spectator was removed for disruptive behavior during the semi-final match between Wu and Mark Allen.
In the semi-final, Allen narrowly missed a black ball that would have secured his spot in the final, ultimately losing to Wu in a tense 17-16 finish. Allen expressed disappointment in his performance but acknowledged Wu’s skill and predicted a bright future for him in the sport. Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy secured his place in the final by defeating John Higgins in a closely contested match.
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