Mark Selby Wins Against Jak Jones in World Snooker Championship

Mark Selby won against Jak Jones with a 10-2 score in the first round of the World Snooker Championship. The match took place on Wednesday evening.

What happened?

Jones was down 7-2 in the initial session and Selby wrapped up the final three frames to confirm his place in the last 16.

Why it matters for Mark Selby

Selby had his own nerves heading into the first round after missing out on progressing the last two years. He felt edgy at the start but looked ahead to his next match against Wu Yize.

Jones admitted he was confident heading into the match but felt humiliated afterwards. He told the BBC: "I felt quite good coming here. I didn’t feel much pressure this morning, I wasn’t nervous at all, or not too nervous."

What comes next?

Selby will face Wu Yize in the last 16. He said: "The biggest thing for me is I’ve come here confident, which is everything in this game and everything in life."

Jones reflected on his opponent's performance, saying: "I don’t think Mark played his usual standard, even. I think Mark struggled a little bit." He also explained that his asthma affected his concentration during the match.

Selby's win is a significant step forward after missing out on progressing the last two years. He will look to build on this momentum in his next match.

The World Snooker Championship continues with Selby facing Wu Yize in the last 16. The exact date of the match has not been announced yet.

Jones' embarrassing performance was affected by his asthma, which can lead to a panic attack. He explained: "When you can't breathe, you can't be composed and I feel pressure in my head and get headaches."

Selby's confidence is key to his success in the tournament. He said: "Winning the UK was massive for me, not only winning it but the way I won it as well.