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Luca Brecel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlukaː breːˈsɛl]; born 8 March 1995) is a Belgian professional snooker player. A four-time ranking event winner, Brecel is the reigning World Snooker Champion , having won the 2023 event by defeating four-time champion Mark Selby 18–15 in the final.
- The Belgian Bullet
- 8 March 1995 (age 28), Dilsen-Stokkem, Belgium
- 2011–present
- Belgium
May 1, 2023 · Luca Brecel, who had never previously won a match at the Crucible, beat four-time champion Mark Selby 18-15 to become snooker’s first world champion from mainland Europe
May 1, 2023 · Luca Brecel defeats Mark Selby to win World Snooker Championship 2023 final – as it happened. Read more. Up until now, the town of Maasmechelen’s most famous sporting export was the Arsenal ...
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May 2, 2023 · Luca Brecel jokes he did 'no practice just partying' in lead-up to world snooker title – video. Brecel will return to Belgium to a media frenzy and will get a short break before the new snooker ...
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- Aaron Bower
May 1, 2023 · Belgium's Luca Brecel beats Mark Selby 18-15 in a thrilling final at the Crucible Theatre. Relive the highlights, reactions and analysis of the historic victory for snooker in Europe.
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Apr 29, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel mounted the greatest comeback in the history of the world snooker championship to reach the final on Saturday. The Belgian player recovered from 14-5 down against Si Jiahui of China, who was trying to become the youngest ever finalist at 20. Brecel claimed 11 straight frames to eventually win 17-15.
Apr 29, 2023 · Brecel won 11 frames in a row from 14-5 down to beat Si Jiahui 17-15 and reach his first Crucible final. The Belgian will face Mark Selby or Mark Allen in the showpiece match after a remarkable display of snooker.
