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Snooker world champion Luca Brecel reveals Shanghai ambition during Hong Kong visit
- ‘Belgian Bullet’ picks out Shanghai Masters among tournaments he will target as he looks to live up to being world champion
- He also hopes to play in Hong Kong Masters if last year’s event is repeated – and believes taking Ronnie O’Sullivan’s world No 1 ranking is in his reach
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World snooker champion Luca Brecel has said during a visit to Hong Kong that he is relishing playing in China again – with September’s Shanghai Masters top of his wish list.
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The four-time ranking tournament winner also said he hoped to play at the Hong Kong Masters if last year’s event were to be repeated.
“The Belgian Bullet” was on a personal tour when he met young local players and media at the General Snooker Club in Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan district on Friday – but is already looking forward to his next trip to the country.
“I’d like to win one or two tournaments this season, any tournament, really,” said Brecel, who stunned the sport by claiming the world title in entertaining fashion in May, beating Mark Selby 18-15 in the final.
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