Wu On-yi Claims Third Australian Title, 25th Career Crown
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's "Four-eyed Cue Queen" Wu On-yi claimed her third Australian Women's Open title on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Sydney, defeating Thailand's former world number one Nutcharut Wongharuthai 4-3 in a dramatic final. The victory marks Wu's 25th career ranking title and her third championship of the year. Wu, ranked second in the world, previously won this event in 2018 and 2023. She will return briefly to Hong Kong before heading to Malaysia for another ranking event.
Key Points
- Wu On-yi defeated Nutcharut Wongharuthai 4-3 in the final, prevailing 85-16, 118-57, 64-50, 59-25, 66-57, 85-1, 71-17
- In the semifinal, Wu trailed Reanne Evans 1-3 but rallied with breaks of 62 and 64 before sealing victory with a 103-break in the deciding frame
- The Australian Open title marks Wu's 25th career ranking championship, third title of 2026, and third win at this event (2018, 2023, 2026)
- Wu opened the final with breaks of 58 and 54 to lead 2-0, then responded to a 3-2 deficit with an 81-break to force a decider
- World number 2 Wu gains ranking points that narrow the gap with China's Bai Yulu, who currently holds the top spot
Why It Matters
Wu's 25th title cements her status among women's snooker's all-time greats, while her third Australian Open triumph demonstrates remarkable consistency across nearly a decade. The victory, achieved just hours after teammate Cheung Ka-wai upset Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Northern Ireland Open, highlights Hong Kong's rising prominence in the sport and provides momentum heading into the Malaysian ranking event .
Wu's 25th title cements her status among women's snooker's all-time greats, while her third Australian Open triumph demonstrates remarkable consistency across nearly a decade. The victory, achieved just hours after teammate Cheung Ka-wai upset Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Northern Ireland Open, highlights Hong Kong's rising prominence in the sport and provides momentum heading into the Malaysian ranking event .