Luca Brecel was beaten by David Gilbert in the first round of the World Snooker Championship

Luca Brecel suffered illness during his shock first-round exit from the World Snooker Championship. Brecel was beaten by David Gilbert at the hands of the Welshman. The 27-year-old revealed he was suffering from an illness at the Crucible.

Defending champion Luca Brecel crashes out of the World Snooker Championship after surprise defeat. Belgian loses out to David Gilbert in round one of the 'Crucible Curse' struck once more with the Belgian losing out to Gilbert. Brecel is the defending champion of the world.

Luca Brecel beaten by David Gilbert in first round shock. Gilbert reeled off final four frames to claim 10-9 win on opening day of the World Snooker Championship. Brecel was beaten by Gilbert in 10-10 victory in Sheffield. Gilbert won the first four frames by winning the other four on the opening day.