Chang Bingyu Loses 3-4 to World No. 8 Kyren Wilson, Exits Snooker English Open in Last 32

On September 10, 2026, the second round of the Snooker English Open continued, with Chinese player Chang Bingyu facing world No. 8 English player Kyren Wilson. Chang advanced to the second round after Jack Jones withdrew, while Wilson moved forward after defeating Baranowski 4-1 in the opening round and maintained solid form. Looking back at their previous meetings, Wilson had won one encounter 4-1, giving him a psychological advantage. In this rematch, Chang faced a major challenge against such a strong opponent due to his relatively limited match experience. He needed to quickly find his rhythm, reduce mistakes, and try to change the previous head-to-head outcome. The match was full of suspense, with fans hoping to see whether Chang could break through under pressure.

In the first frame, Chang Bingyu lost 21-89 to his opponent and made a slow start. He adjusted in the second frame, winning 89-35 to level the match and show his fighting spirit. In the third frame, Chang remained composed and won 64-50, making the contest even more unpredictable. However, he could not maintain the momentum. In the fourth frame, he narrowly lost 69-70 and surrendered the lead. In the fifth frame, Chang suffered another setback, losing 28-63 and falling behind. Although he bounced back strongly in the sixth frame with a 71-21 victory, he was defeated 56-67 in the seventh frame and eventually lost 3-4 overall, ending his tournament run in the last 32. Despite failing to advance, Chang's performance still drew attention.