Judd Trump's Early Exit Shakes Wuhan Open

World No.1 Judd Trump suffered a dramatic 5-4 defeat against Gary Wilson in the Wuhan Open last 16, marking his earliest exit from the tournament since 2021. The 2023 champion squandered a 4-3 lead despite compiling breaks of 78, 65, and 53, with Wilson sealing victory through tactical safety exchanges in the decider.

Teen Prodigy Stan Moody Makes History

18-year-old Yorkshire phenom Stan Moody delivered a breakout performance, whitewashing former Masters champion Barry Hawkins 5-0 with a career-best 108 break. The world No.61 declared: "This eclipses even my World Junior Championship win – I felt invincible out there." Moody now faces defending champion Xiao Guodong, who fired a tournament-high 136 break against Matthew Selt.

Veteran Warriors and Title Contenders Advance

Three-time world champion Mark Williams (50) reached his 118th career quarter-final with a 5-3 win over Mark Selby, setting up a clash with China's Zhang Anda. Northern Ireland's Mark Allen continued his dominant form with a 5-1 rout of Thepchaiya Un-Nooh, while Scotland's John Higgins kept his title hopes alive with a 5-1 demolition of Tom Ford.

Dramatic moments unfolded at the Wuhan Snooker Arena (Credit: Getty Images)

Quarter-Final Showdowns:

• Xiao Guodong vs Stan Moody (Defending champion vs teenage debutant)
• John Higgins vs Gary Wilson (Scottish veteran vs giant-killer)
• Mark Williams vs Zhang Anda (Welsh legend vs Chinese dark horse)
• Mark Allen vs Si Jiahui (World No.3 vs China's rising star)

The tournament continues with afternoon and evening sessions on Thursday, featuring best-of-9 frame matches through to Saturday's final.