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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Pa Sport Staff

DARK SECRETS: Mark selby crashes out in opening round of world snooker championship - The Real Truth

Mark Selby suffered a surprise defeat to practice partner Ben Woollaston - (Getty Images)

Four-time winner Mark Selby crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship after a late-night 10-8 defeat to qualifier Ben Woollaston.

Selby had edged the opening session of the first-round match on Wednesday 5-4 against Woollaston – a fellow Leicester native and practice partner.

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