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Brecel finds form as Worlds title defence begins

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Defending champion Luca Brecel looked set to defy expectations after building a 6-3 lead over qualifier David Gilbert in the opening session of World Championship first round match at the Crucible.

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BBC News

World Snooker Championship 2024: Luca Brecel leads David Gilbert in tournament opener

Reigning world champion Luca Brecel makes two centuries to hold a 6-3 lead over David Gilbert after the first session at the Crucible.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Luca Brecel beaten by David Gilbert in world championship first round shock

Belgian falls victim to ‘Crucible curse’ and loses 10-9Gilbert wins four frames in a row to clinch surprise winLuca Brecel fell victim to the so-called “Crucible curse” as the qualifier David Gilbert reeled off the final four frames to claim a stunning 10-9 win over the defending champion on the opening day of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.The Belgian became the 19th first-time champion to fail to defend his title at the famous ven…

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Luca Brecel defies illness to find form as World Championship title defence begins

Brecel has returned with arguably the lowest expectation of any defending champion.

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Defending champion Luca Brecel beaten in World Snooker Championship opener

Luca Brecel’s World Championship title defence has fallen at the first hurdle (Picture: Getty Images) Defending champion Luca Brecel is out of the World Snooker Championship, beaten 10-9 by Dave Gilbert in the opening round at the Crucible. The Belgian Bullet started the match brilliantly but fell away later in the match as the Angry Farmer became stronger in the second session and the defending champ struggled with illness, clearly under the we…

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Luca Brecel shows off body transformation as world champion returns to Crucible

LUCA BRECEL has unveiled a new slimmer physique ahead of the World Championships at the Crucible. It comes after he announced that he planned to lose a stone ahead of the prestigious event. GettyLuca Brecel was looking noticeably thinner today at the Crucible[/caption] GettyHe admitted that he had stopped training in the aftermath of winning last year’s World Championships, leading to him gaining weight[/caption] The Belgian admitted in the run …

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Brecel finds form as Worlds title defence begins

Defending champion Luca Brecel looked set to defy expectations after building a 6-3 lead over qualifier David Gilbert in the opening session of World Championship first round match at the Crucible.

13 days ago·Ireland

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