THE World Snooker Championship has returned at the Crucible TODAY! Reigning champ Luca Brecel opens proceedings against David Gilbert, while World No2 Judd Trump takes on Hossein Vafaei. Ronnie O&#…
will have to wait until Wednesday for his Crucible return as he goes head-to-head with Jackson Page in round one.All the reds are clustered around one pocket with the black hanging over the bag.The break of 77 from Gilbert is enough to secure the frame.With the way the balls are sitting, neither player has a chance of a clearance.Jones sinks a long red with it rattling in off the jaw but he didn't strike it well and struggles for position on a colour.
Having seen tournaments in Saudi Arabia look to change the snooker world, we saw a lot of empty seats in the big money events.It is the one to watch when it comes to snooker.Many players have spent time on the table just to qualify for the first round, with Australian Neil Robertson going out in the qualifiers to shock many.Brecel said: "I've lost my voice a couple of times and I've had headaches, a bit like Covid.
And Brecel even found time to dine with fellow Belgian sporting sensational, Arsenal star Leandro Trossard. It all gets underway from The Crucible from 10am this morning with reigning champ Luca Brecel kicking us off against David Gilbert.Match 1: Luca Brecel v David Gilbert
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