World Snooker Championship Qualifiers: 12-Time Women's Champ Evans Falls to Polish Rising Star

Shock Elimination in Sheffield Qualifiers

In a dramatic turn of events at the English Institute of Sport, twelve-time world women's snooker champion Reanne Evans suffered a 10-4 defeat against Poland's rising star Antoni Kowalski during the World Championship qualifiers.

Match Breakdown

• First Session: Evans showed glimpses of her championship pedigree, winning the final frame before the break to trail just 5-4
• Second Session: The 21-year-old Kowalski dominated after the interval, winning five consecutive frames
• Decisive Moment: Kowalski sealed victory with his third break of 63 in the match

The 39-year-old English player, who last claimed the world title in 2019, couldn't maintain her early momentum against the young Polish talent.

Tournament Context

This year's World Women's Snooker Championship will be held in Dongguan, China from 20-27 May. The qualifying event in Sheffield served as crucial preparation for players aiming to secure their spots in the main tournament.

Player Background

• Reanne Evans: With 12 world titles since her debut in 2002 (aged 16), she remains one of snooker's most decorated female players
• Antoni Kowalski: The 21-year-old Polish player continues his impressive rise through the rankings with this signature victory

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