In a jaw-dropping upset at the World Snooker Championship , China's rising star Lei Peifan outplayed defending champion Kyren Wilson 10-9 on Saturday. The 21-year-old qualifier, making his Crucible Theatre debut, clawed back from a 6-3 deficit to stun the snooker world .
Wilson, ranked No. 2 globally, seemed unstoppable early but faltered as Lei dominated the evening session with six straight frames. Though Wilson forced a 9-9 tie, Lei clinched the decider 80-14, proving ice runs in his veins .
"This is unreal!" Lei said, comparing the win to his first ranking title at December’s Scottish Open. "Both moments are magic." Wilson praised Lei’s grit while reflecting on his own season-long achievements .
Next up? Lei faces either China’s Zhao Xintong or Wales’ Jak Jones. The snooker scene’s new underdog just rewrote the playbook .
, China's rising star Lei Peifan outplayed defending champion Kyren Wilson 10-9 on Saturday. The 21-year-old qualifier, making his Crucible Theatre debut, clawed back from a 6-3 deficit to stun the snooker world 
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