Defending World Snooker Champion Luca Brecel was eliminated on the opening day of the Cazoo World Championship, marking a surprising first-round exit. Brecel, who faced British qualifier David Gilbert, succumbed to what is often referred to as the 'Crucible curse'.
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Defending World Snooker champion Luca Brecel out in first round after shock loss to British qualifier David Gilbert #CazooWorldChampionship https://t.co/Ml6zRDsDZ2
Crucible curse. World snooker champion Brecel crashes out on opening day of title defence. https://t.co/Oq6ztBwjGE