Jak Jones has beaten the 2023 World Champion Luca Brecel in last qualifying round for the 2026 World Championships.

Jones had a run to the final of the 2024 edition of the tournament, eventually losing to winner Kyren Wilson.

Brecel lifted the trophy at the Crucible in 2023, but will not be there this year as Jones sealed a 10-5 victory at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

Jones made five century breaks of 136, 100, 114, 114 and 132 on his way to securing a superb success.

“I played quite well and this morning I felt really good, but this evening I felt shocking. But I managed to pull myself together and get over the line,” said Jones.

“I don’t think I could play much better – it was probably the best I have played all season. I enjoy playing at the Crucible, you either love it or hate it and you can crumble, but I enjoy the atmosphere and it’s an unbelievable arena.”

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