15-Year-Old Szubarczyk Makes History as Youngest Winner in World Snooker Championship

At just 15 years and 25 days old, Michal Szubarczyk has become the youngest player to win a World Snooker Championship match, breaking the previous record held by Liam Davies. Szubarczyk achieved this feat in the first qualifying round by defeating Ng On Yee from Hong Kong 10-7 at the English Institute of Sport. Ng, a three-time women's world snooker champion, had been on a high after recent wins on the women's tour. Szubarczyk expressed his pride and excitement, stating that his goal is to play in the World Championship, and he is enjoying the pressure. To become the youngest player to qualify for the Crucible Theatre, Szubarczyk needs to win three more matches, which would surpass Luca Brecel's record. Meanwhile, six-time World Snooker Championship finalist Jimmy White lost to Gao Yang in a thrilling match, extending his 20-year wait to return to the Crucible.