Luca Brecel is the first player from continental Europe to reach the final of the World Championships. The 28-year-old Belgian beat world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-10 in the quarterfinals.
Brecel says he was "completely drunk" on the eve of his confrontation with the N.10. The first to reach 18 frames will be crowned in the final, to be played at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, on June 14-15. The final will be held at the same venue as the World Championship, starting on June 16.