The World Snooker Championship’s fourth day features exciting matches, including Mark Allen’s campaign start and Mark Williams’ pursuit of a place in the last 16. Yesterday’s surprises included Joe O’Connor’s victory over Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy’s advancement to the next round.
Four-time former champion Mark Selby has hinted at retirement after a disappointing 10-6 defeat to qualifier Joe O’Connor in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. Selby, who has endured a dismal season, admitted that he will have to consider his future if he is to continue playing next season.
Mark Selby’s hopes of a record-equaling fifth World Snooker Championship were dashed on Monday as he was eliminated in the first round by debutant Joe O’Connor. O’Connor, the only first-timer at this year’s tournament, showed nerves of steel to beat the four-time world champion 10-6. Selby, who had hinted he would consider retiring after losing to Gary Wilson earlier this month, admitted he will reassess his future in the summer.
Four-time world champion Mark Selby has suffered a disappointing 10-6 defeat to Joe O’Connor in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. This loss has raised concerns about Selby’s current form. After trailing 7-2 at the end of the first day, Selby fought back to within one frame of O’Connor. However, O’Connor held his nerve in the tense 16th frame to secure a famous victory.
Four-time world champion Mark Selby has been eliminated from the World Snooker Championship in the first round by debutant Joe O’Connor. Selby trailed 7-2 heading into the second session and was unable to overcome the deficit, despite a late fightback. The defeat marks Selby’s second first-round exit at the Crucible, after his 10-3 loss to Barry Hawkins in 2014.
