In a thrilling first round at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England, defending champion Kyren Wilson was stunned by China's debutant Lei Peifan. The 21-year-old pulled off one of the season's most dramatic upsets with a nail-biting 10-9 victory.
Wilson started strong with a 6-3 lead after the morning session, but Lei turned up the heat in the evening by winning six consecutive frames. What a roller coaster ride! 🎢🔥
Even when Wilson fought back to level the score at 9-9, Lei kept his cool and clinched the final frame with an impressive 80-14 finish. Lei shared his excitement, saying, "It feels amazing. The Scottish Open was my first title and this was my Crucible debut. Both moments are very special to me."
Now ranked 39th, Lei will face the winner between China's Zhao Xintong and Jak Jones of Wales in his next challenge. An epic showdown awaits—stay tuned for more snooker thrills! 🙌
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Lei Peifan knocks out Kyren Wilson at World Snooker Championship
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