Kyren Wilson fell victim to the Crucible curse, losing to Chinese player Lei Peifan in a shocking first-round upset at the World Snooker Championship. Leading 6-3 after the first session, Wilson couldn’t maintain momentum as Lei staged a remarkable comeback, winning 10-9 and raising hopes for China’s first world champion. This victory continues the trend of first-time champions failing to defend their title, highlighting the growing strength of Chinese snooker, with a record number of players competing this year.
