Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans beat Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna to win the World Mixed Doubles Championship in Manchester.
Luca Brecel and Reanne Evans lost to Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna in the group stage before going on to beat them in the final
"I've been playing a long time and it is fantastic to be lifting a trophy and play a final alongside these great players," said Evans, 38.Belgium's Brecel made two half-centuries in the opening frame, despite only arriving shortly before play was due to get under way. "I'm really happy to win," he added. "I was already feeling better in my game the last few months and this title helps as well before going to Sheffield."
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