No surprise – Luca Brecel certain he would overturn 5-1 deficit to beat Ryan Day

The 2023 world champion appeared to be in danger of joining last year’s winner Kyren Wilson in crashing out in the first round before his fightback.

Luca Brecel, pictured, fought back to beat Ryan Day. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Former champion Luca Brecel revealed he always felt he was going to fight back against Ryan Day after overcoming a big early deficit to book a last-16 clash with Ding Junhui at the World Snooker Championship.

The 2023 world champion appeared to be in danger of joining last year’s winner Kyren Wilson in crashing out in the first round when he found himself 5-1 down to Welshman Day during the first session.