Chris Melling
Keighley’s Chris Melling bowed out of the first qualifying round of the World Championships, losing 10-1 to Chinese player Li Hang at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
He took to Twitter to express his disappointment afterwards while admitting he was impressed by his young opponent.
Melling said: "I'll be amazed if he ain't top 24 in three years. Sorry to let everyone down."
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