Luca Brecel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlukaː breːˈsɛl]; [ 2 ] born 8 March 1995) is a Belgian professional snooker player. A four-time ranking event winner, Brecel is the former World Snooker Champion, having won the 2023 event by defeating four-time champion Mark Selby 18–15 in …

Mar 8, 1995 · In 2023 Luca Brecel created history as he defeated Mark Selby 18-15 to become the first player from mainland Europe to lift the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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.

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Apr 29, 2023 · Luca Brecel won 11 frames in a row during the greatest-ever Crucible comeback as he beat Si Jiahui 17-15 to reach the World Championship final.

Dec 12, 2024 · Luca Brecel has said silencing his critics was a motivating factor in getting his snooker career back on track, after beating Ding Junhui at the Scottish Open.

May 1, 2023 · SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Luca Brecel of Belgium became snooker’s first world champion from mainland Europe after beating four-time winner Mark Selby 18-15 in the final on Monday. Brecel hadn’t won a match at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in five previous visits to the home of snooker.

He enjoyed a memorable finish to 2021, reaching the UK final and winning the Scottish Open in consecutive weeks, but is best known for his exploits at the 2023 World Championship.

Oct 23, 2024 · Snooker star Luca Brecel has spoken out about how he is at risk of losing his Tour card after a disappointing run of form. The Belgian won the 2023 World Snooker Championship with a victory...

Dec 10, 2024 · Luca Brecel remains in serious danger of being the first player in history to win the World Championship then lose his place on the main professional circuit.