Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize drew 4-4 in the first session of the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Wu Yize took an early 3-0 lead with breaks of 51 and 61, but Murphy responded with breaks of 85, 98, 77, and 109 to tie the match. A spectator disruption occurred in the third frame, quickly resolved by officials.