World Snooker Championship 2026: Wu Yize on family sacrifices that helped him become world champion
John Higgins reached the last four and the Masters final in Sheffield this term, while O’Sullivan’s victory at Alexandra Palace in January 2024 marked the last time a member of the sport’s legendary ‘Class of 92’ won a Triple Crown event.
“There is a limited amount of time in which a player can perform at his optimum level,” Ferguson said.
“There’s a lot more talent chasing them now, and there’s a lot more talent with the potential to win. We’ve seen a huge change in young players. What we’re seeing now is a lot of players who can get past the Class of ’92 and go all the way.”
Liu echoed those comments, adding: “He’s almost 30 years younger than those guys, so I definitely think we’re witnessing a change of era.
“Many players have already predicted that Zhao will be dominant in the next 10 years, but if Wu continues to grow in the next two or three years, he can get there alongside Zhao.”
But it’s also worth noting that British duo Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson have five world titles this season and have won five tournaments, including the two other Triple Crown events, the UK Championship and the Masters.
