Anthony McGill beats Mark Selby in the World Snooker Championship

The 'Curse of the Crucible' (whereby a first-time champion is unable to defend their crown the following year) has struck again as defending champion Mark Selby suffered defeat to qualifier Anthony McGill in the second round of the World Championship at Sheffield's Crucible theatre. 

McGill, 24 from Glasgow, led 10-6  going into the third session of their best-of-25 match, meaning he needed just three frames to reach the quarter-finals.  Having won the first, Selby took the second but an 87 break put McGill 12-7 ahead.

In the 22nd frame, Selby threatened a fightback but McGill secured a composed 13-9 win - evidenced by the way he hung back at the end of the frame to allow Mark Selby to leave the arena before he took the plaudits himself as he walked off alone.

Some photos from the evening session: