Luca Brecel has had a difficult 18 months on the table since his Crucible glory, but isn’t worried, saying: ‘If I am not playing well, it is because I am not trying really hard to play well.’ ...
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.