"Moody took the first frame in under eight minutes with an 84 break as Wilson failed to get a point on the board. A missed red cost Wilson dear in the next as Moody made a 33 clearance before a smooth 91 break gave him a 3-0 lead."
"Moody responded with a first Crucible century break of 110 after getting into the balls by potting a red and making the cue ball jump off the table to get on to the black."
"Wilson, however, showed admirable composure with a 77 break to cut the gap to three frames before the evening session."
"Ding Junhui secured a last-16 showdown with Chinese compatriot and reigning world champion Zhao Xintong by completing a 10-5 victory over David Gilbert."
Stan Moody, a 19-year-old snooker player, leads 6-3 against No 3 seed Kyren Wilson in his World Snooker Championship debut. Moody, ranked No 44, recently recovered from tonsillitis to qualify for the tournament. He started strong with an 84 break, quickly establishing a 3-0 lead. Although Wilson managed to win some frames, Moody showcased impressive skills, including a century break of 110 and a 101 clearance. Ding Junhui also advanced to the last-16 by defeating David Gilbert 10-5, securing a match against Zhao Xintong.
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