Speak about slicing it high-quality.
Former snooker world champion Luca Brecel has supplied a public invite for anybody who want to be part of him on a non-public flight certain for Sheffield on Saturday at 3pm.
However what makes it a somewhat perplexing proposal is the actual fact Brecel’s second spherical conflict towards China’s Ding Junhui is about to start at 7pm that very same day.
A fast search reveals the typical flight time from Brussels to Doncaster Sheffield Airport lasts simply over an hour.
Nonetheless, there’s all the time an opportunity his flight could possibly be delayed.
And who is aware of what may transpire if the Belgian is absent for the beginning of his match towards Junhui.
One purpose Brecel will wish to be there in time for the beginning is as a result of the final time he made it out of the primary spherical, he received the world championship.
Except for that, Brecel has solely ever recognized a first-round exit on the Crucible.
Brecel, who described himself because the Ronaldinho of snooker, booked his spot within the second spherical with a 10-7 win over Ryan Day.
It was a powerful turnaround given the Belgian was down 5-1 at one stage, though he all the time backed himself to win.
“Good to win,” Brecel instructed the BBC.
“I used to be anticipating to win, to be trustworthy, the entire manner.
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“It wasn’t the very best sport, however I all the time felt I used to be a bit on prime of him.
“I used to be a bit extra relaxed, perhaps, and yeah, it paid off ultimately.
Brecel added: “I performed some great things but when that goes 7-2 or one thing I’ll lose.
“That was the turning level, however even at 5-1 down, I nonetheless felt OK, relaxed.
“I do not actually fear an excessive amount of.”
A win over Junhui may additionally land Brecel his dream match towards No. 2 seed Judd Trump.
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Trump faces 2025 Masters winner Shaun Murphy within the second spherical, with the Belgian admitting to Midnite he’ll favour the previous.
“I relish the problem of taking part in Judd within the third spherical,” Brecel mentioned.
“I’ve by no means performed towards him earlier than on the Crucible.
“I believe he is very powerful to beat right here… however we are going to see the way it goes.”