Snooker World Championship: Kyren Wilson eliminated after the defeat in the first round against Lei Peifan | Snooker news

Kyren Wilson suffered a defeat at the shock on the first day of the world snooker championship; Wilson beat 10-9 by Lei Peifan in China on Saturday; Wilson is the sixth champion for the first time to lose in the first round of their defense of the title

Reigning champion Kyren Wilson was eliminated from the world snooker championship

The defense of the title of Kyren Wilson is finished after being amazed by Lei Peifan Chinese on the day of the opening of the World Snooker 2025.

Wilson had an advance of 6-3 after the first session, but when the players returned for the second session, Lei won six consecutive executives to put themselves on the verge of victory.

Despite a late return from Wilson forcing a decisive framework, Lei held his nerve to reserve his place in the second round with a 10-9 victory.

This means that “crucible Curse” of Snooker continues for another year, because a first world champion has never kept his title since the tournament move to Sheffield in 1977.

Lei Peifan reserved his place in the second round

Wilson entered the tournament as one of the favorites after winning four classification events this season, two more than any other player.

The 33 -year -old man is the sixth champion for the first time to lose in the first round of their defense of the title after Steve Davis, Dennis Taylor, Graeme Dott, Neil Robertson and Luca Brecel.

“Obviously, it’s really difficult to take,” said Wilson. “I have such a solid record in The Crucible and I was far from my best, but it still took me 10-9 to fight.

“It was a very long season and I did so much. I have never been so stretched in all my life, but I am proud of the way I managed it and I am proud of the success I also had.”

Reflecting to become the last victim of the `curtain ” ‘, Wilson added:” It was obviously built in something that it is not, because other players have continued. I am sure it will be broken at some point, but unfortunately, I will not be that person. “