“Snooker Star LEFT SPEECHLESS as Rival Pulls Off UNTHINKABLE 1-Shot Frame Win!

In a stunning turn of events, Matthew Selt etched his name in the annals of snooker history with the shortest frame win ever recorded, a jaw-dropping one-shot victory over Alfie Burden at the English Open last year. This unprecedented feat was made possible by Burden’s uncharacteristic series of errors, which ultimately led to his downfall.

 

The match was underway with Selt boasting a 1-0 lead, and he broke off with a cleverly placed cue ball near the cushion and green. Burden, faced with a challenging red towards the bottom-right pocket, opted for a safety shot instead, attempting to nudge the white into a pack of reds via two cushions. However, his first two attempts fell short, and the third missed its mark as well.

 

As per the laws of snooker, failing to hit a ball considered “on” in three consecutive attempts results in conceding the frame, unless the player is snookered. Unfortunately for Burden, he was not snookered, and the referee was left with no choice but to award the frame to Selt. This unexpected turn of events took a mere 100 seconds, shattering the previous record for the fastest televised frame in snooker history.

 

The previous record had been held by Tony Drago since 1996, who achieved a three-minute and 31-second frame win against John Higgins during their UK Championship clash. Drago’s feat was impressive, but Selt’s win was a result of his opponent’s mistakes rather than his own exceptional skill.

 

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has come close to breaking records in the past, with a three-minute and 34-second frame win at the 2022 Scottish Open. However, Selt’s achievement stands out due to its unusual circumstances.

 

In a bizarre twist, Selt found himself at the center of controversy again at the recent Saudi Arabia Masters. Despite the lucrative £500,000 prize, he forfeited his fourth-round match after losing his cool and slapping a red ball down the table in frustration. This uncharacteristic outburst followed his failure to pot a black, and he promptly gathered his belongings and walked out of the arena, leaving the crowd stunned.

 

Selt’s unexpected win and subsequent controversy have sparked debate within the snooker community, with some hailing his luck and others criticizing his sportsmanship. Nevertheless, his name will go down in history as the player who achieved the shortest frame win in snooker history, a feat that may never be replicated.