Hawkins suffered a 10-8 defeat at the Crucible in the first round, making him the eighth seeded player to be eliminated. The world No. 15 was beaten on April 24th by Welshman Ryan Day, who delivered an impressive screw shot on the green that drew admiration from fans.
The shot was widely shared on social media, with viewers praising Day’s skills and describing it as a contender for the best shot of the tournament. Fans expressed awe at Day’s cue power and his ability to make such a remarkable shot. The match also saw comments from viewers marveling at Day’s performance and predicting his potential to face Ronnie O’Sullivan in the next round.
Despite the tough competition and unexpected defeats, players like John Higgins and Ronnie O’Sullivan made significant progress in their matches. The ongoing championship has been challenging for many players, with several qualifiers showing strong performances and surprising outcomes in the early rounds. The current tournament has seen a high number of seeded players being knocked out, indicating the strength of the competition this year.
