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Mark Selby's World Snooker Championship Upset: A Shocking Defeat and Retirement Rumors

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Read about Mark Selby's unexpected loss to debutant Joe O'Connor and his contemplation of quitting snooker after his first-round defeat.

Mark Selby, the four-time world snooker champion, faced a stunning upset at the World Snooker Championship when he was defeated 10-6 by debutant Joe O'Connor at the Crucible Theatre. O'Connor, Selby's hometown rival, emerged victorious in a surprising turn of events, leaving Selby contemplating the future of his career in snooker. The defeat not only marked Selby's early exit from the championship but also sparked rumors of his potential retirement from the sport.

Despite the setback, the World Snooker Championship continued with Mark Williams and Stuart Bingham taking the spotlight. Selby's loss cast a shadow over the tournament, raising questions about the future of one of snooker's most prominent players. The snooker world was left in suspense as Selby hinted at the possibility of walking away from the sport after his unexpected defeat.

One of the most poignant moments came when Mark Selby disclosed his wife Vikki's shocking cancer diagnosis, adding a personal struggle to his professional challenges. In a rare display of vulnerability, Selby opened up about the impact of his wife's health on his mindset and career decisions. Additionally, Selby's unique shot with a ridiculously long cue during the championship match provided a memorable moment for fans, despite the disappointing outcome.

As Mark Selby navigates the aftermath of his defeat and considers the path forward, the snooker community eagerly awaits his final decision regarding his future in the sport. The unexpected loss, coupled with personal revelations and speculations about retirement, has added a new layer of intrigue to the World Snooker Championship, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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World Snooker Championship: Four-time champion Mark Selby ... (Sky Sports)

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby beaten 10-6 by debutant Joe OConnor at the Crucible Theatre; Selbys hometown rival OConnor is the only debutant ...

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World Snooker Championship LIVE – Stuart Bingham and Kyren ... (Eurosport.com AU)

It's back. The World Snooker Championship returns for more action on Monday with Mark Williams and Stuart Bingham leading the way.

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Mark Selby in awkward moment with BBC Sport reporter after hinting ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Mark Selby saw his Snooker World Championship dream halted at the first hurdle against Joe O'Connor and has now made a bold admission about his future in ...

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World Snooker Championship scores LIVE as Mark Selby crashes out (Daily Express)

Express Sport keep you up to date with all the latest World Snooker Championship scores as Mark Selby and Mark Williams are in action.

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Mark Selby admits he could still quit snooker and will discuss with ... (The Sun)

MARK SELBY has crashed out of the World Snooker Championship in the first round after recently threatening to quit the sport.The four-time world champ.

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Snooker results: Four-time world champion Mark Selby crashes out ... (Sportinglife.com)

The future of Mark Selby's career is in doubt after he crashed out in round one of the World Championship to debutant Joe O'Connor.

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Four-time world champion Mark Selby ponders the future after first ... (Gazette & Herald)

'The Jester from Leicester' was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor, who grew up idolising Selby.

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Mark Selby says wife's shock cancer diagnosis 'blew head apart ... (The Sun)

The Leicester cueman has endured a difficult season ahead of the World Championships in Sheffield. Advertisement. Mark Selby's wife Vikki was diagnosed with ...

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Mark Selby forced to play 'very unpleasant' shot with ridiculously ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Mark Selby found time to delight the Crucible crowd with the most unusual of shots with a super long cue in his loss to Joe O'Connor at the World ...

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Mark Selby admits World Snooker Championships shock defeat has ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Mark Selby was beaten 10-6 by Joe O'Connor in the first round at the Crucible.

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Mark Selby pulled into awkward moment live on air as snooker ... (Daily Express)

Mark Selby fuelled retirement speculation after his first-round World Snooker Championship defeat to qualifier Joe O'Connor.

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Mark Selby crashes out to debutant Joe O'Connor at World Snooker ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Mark Selby crashed out at the opening hurdle of the World Snooker Championship for the first time since 2018.

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Mark Selby ponders walking away from snooker after 'pathetic ... (Gazette & Herald)

The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor in the first round of this year's tournament.

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Mark Selby weighing up retirement after World Snooker ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Mark Selby has again cast doubt on his snooker future after losing in the World Championship first round.

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Mark Selby ponders walking away from snooker after 'pathetic ... (Border Counties Advertizer)

The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor in the first round of this year's tournament.

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Mark Selby ponders walking away from snooker after 'pathetic ... (North Wales Chronicle)

The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor in the first round of this year's tournament.

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World Snooker Championship 2024: Selby loses to debutant O'Connor (BBC News)

Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O'Connor.

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Mark Selby ponders walking away from snooker after 'pathetic ... (Cumnock Chronicle)

The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor in the first round of this year's tournament.

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Mark Selby admits World Snooker Championships shock defeat has ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Mark Selby was beaten 10-6 by Joe O'Connor in the first round at the Crucible.

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Mark Selby ponders walking away from snooker after 'pathetic ... (The Independent)

The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O'Connor in the first round of this year's tournament.

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Mark Selby considering retirement as 'mental block' makes snooker ... (Metro)

Mark Selby is not sure if he has played his last game as a professional snooker player as he battles to overcome a mental block at the table.

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