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Mark Selby, Four-time World Champion, on the Brink of First-Round Exit at the Crucible

Mark Selby on the Brink of World Championship Exit

Four-time champion Mark Selby is facing elimination from the World Championship after a tough first-round match against debutant Joe O’Connor. Selby, who had doubts about his future in the sport following a recent loss, struggled against his Leicester rival.

O’Connor Takes Commanding Lead

O’Connor dominated the match by winning five consecutive frames, putting himself in a strong position for the next session on Monday. Despite a slow start, Selby failed to find his rhythm as O’Connor’s impressive performance left him trailing by four frames.

Impressive Debut Performance

With two centuries and two half-centuries, O’Connor showcased his talent in his first appearance at the Crucible. Having previously fallen short of reaching this stage, O’Connor’s remarkable debut could set a new record with another century in the upcoming session.

Jak Jones Advances, Zhang Anda Exits

Defending champion Luca Brecel was not the only casualty as eleventh seed Zhang Anda was defeated 10-4 by Jak Jones. Jones, who had a strong performance last year, secured his spot in the next round with a convincing victory.

Jones Continues Strong Form

Leading 5-2 after the first session, Jones maintained his momentum to close out the match with a top break of 60. Despite a late effort from Zhang, it was not enough to overcome Jones’s solid play.

Jones will now face either Mark Williams or Si Jiahui in the second round, setting the stage for another exciting matchup in the World Championship.

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