Fu moves one step closer to a Crucible return

Marco Fu moved one step closer to a return to the Crucible after opening World Championship qualifying with a 10-1 win in Sheffield.

BBC Sport reported the result on Tuesday, saying Fu cruised through his first qualifying match. Live-score coverage also showed Fu beating Nutcharut Wongharuthai 10-1 in the 2026 World Championship Qualifiers.

The match was part of the qualifying event in Sheffield, which is the route players must take to reach the World Championship main draw at the Crucible.

Fu’s result puts him one win away from securing a place in the final field. The scoreline suggests a comfortable start to his campaign, although the next round will decide whether he makes it through.

The World Snooker Tour’s official qualifying pages confirm the event is underway this week, with the race for Crucible places now in progress.