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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mark Staniforth

Teenager Stan Moody misses out on famous victory after Kyren Wilson comeback

Stan Moody (pictured) fell to a 10-7 defeat to 2024 champion Kyren Wilson (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Shell-shocked Stan Moody blew his chance to become the first teenager to win a match at the World Snooker Championship since 2005 as he fell to a 10-7 defeat to 2024 champion Kyren Wilson.

The 19-year-old from Halifax began his Crucible debut in blistering fashion with two centuries and two further breaks over 80 to establish an improbable 6-3 lead at the end of a memorable morning session.

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