Vafaei first qualifier to win at Crucible in 2026
Summary
Hossein Vafaei, ranked 32nd in the world, became the first unseeded player to win at the 2026 World Snooker Championship. He defeated China's Si Jiahui 10-3 and will next face world number one Judd Trump.Key Facts
- Hossein Vafaei is from Iran and reached the last 16 of the World Snooker Championship for the third time.
- Vafaei won nine frames in a row after falling behind 3-1 against Si Jiahui.
- Si Jiahui was the 15th seeded player and a semi-finalist in the 2023 championship.
- Vafaei’s victory stopped all seeded players from winning their first-round matches.
- Vafaei’s upcoming opponent is Judd Trump, the world number one and 2019 champion.
- Another match involving seeded player Neil Robertson could equal a historical record if he wins.
- The matches are held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
- Vafaei expressed respect for Si and appreciation for the support from his home country, Iran.
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