Young Snooker Star Lei Peifan Upsets Defending Champion!
Guess what happened at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England? 🎱 Twenty-one-year-old Lei Peifan from China surprised everyone by defeating the defending champion, Kyren Wilson, in a thrilling match that ended 10-9!
The match was full of excitement! In the morning, Kyren Wilson, who is 33 years old and ranked number 2 in the world, took the lead with a score of 6-3. But in the evening session, Lei didn’t give up. He came back strong, winning six frames in a row! Imagine winning six games back-to-back against the champion!
Wilson fought hard and managed to tie the game at 9-9. It all came down to the last frame. With everyone watching, Lei stayed calm and won the deciding frame 80-14. That’s amazing under so much pressure!
After the match, Lei said, “It feels amazing. The Scottish Open was my first title and this was my Crucible debut. Both moments are very special to me.” Did you know that Lei won his first ranking title at the Scottish Open last December? He’s really making a name for himself!
Even though Wilson was disappointed, he acknowledged how well Lei played. Lei’s next challenge will be against the winner of the match between China’s Zhao Xintong and Jak Jones of Wales. We can’t wait to see what happens next!
Isn’t it inspiring to see young athletes achieving such great things? Maybe one day, that could be you! Keep dreaming big! 🌟
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Lei Peifan knocks out Kyren Wilson at World Snooker Championship
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