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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

Kyren Wilson leads Lei Peifan in first round of World Championship

Kyren Wilson during his match against Lei Peifan (Richard Sellers/PA) - (PA Wire)

Kyren Wilson shrugged off a slow start to take a commanding lead over Lei Peifan at the end of the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

Wilson, who is bidding to become the first first-time winner to retain his title at the Crucible, fired a break of 136 as he recovered from losing the first two frames to establish a 6-3 lead ahead of Saturday evening’s conclusion.

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