Losing the World Championship Snooker final didn't deter Mark Selby from making a classy gesture to winner Luca Brecel as the pair partied into the early hours.
In a gripping contest that fluctuated throughout, it was the Belgian star who eventually came through 18-15, but only after the four-time world champion had mounted a huge fightback. Trailing 16-10, Selby won five frames on the bounce before Brecel rediscovered his supreme potting form to prevail.
And the mutual respect between the pair was evident afterwards, with Brecel sending a heartfelt message to his opponent during his victory speech, amid his wife's recent health struggles: "And I would just like to say to Mark and Vikki – stay strong," said the 28-year-old.
