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Agence France-Presse

China’s Xiao Guodong reached the second round of the world championship for the first time on Wednesday with a 10-4 win over Ryan Day while world number two Judd Trump crashed to a shock loss.
Xiao, the world number 44, opened up a four-frame advantage on the Welshman and again pulled away to lead 6-3 after Day won three in succession.
Xiao then began the second session in fine form, making two half-centuries on his way to winning the first three frames.
A 98 from Day reduced the arrears slightly before Xiao set up a second-round meeting with world champion Mark Selby.
“It was a bit of an embarrassing day at the office. My concentration was poor all day really,” said Day.
Trump, the 2011 runner-up, lost 10-8 to 46-year-old qualifier Rory McLeod.
Hong Kong’s Marco Fu completes incredible Crucible fightback to squeeze into round two at the world championship
Trump, who won the opening four frames on Tuesday but trailed 5-4 overnight, continued to struggle on Wednesday and found himself one frame away from defeat at 9-7 when play was halted until the evening.
McLeod, priced at 1,000/1 to win the title at the start of the tournament, then took two frames to finish the job and set up a second-round meeting with Stephen Maguire.
Graeme Dott, the 2006 champion, overcame two-time finalist Ali Carter 10-7.
“I certainly tried to attack the ball as best I could, when it was necessary,” said Dott.


Xiao Guodong into second round at world championship as Judd Trump is shocked by qualifier

Xiao Guodong is in round two after a surprise win over Ryan Day. Photo: AP

(170419) -- SHEFFIELD, April 19, 2017 (Xinhua) -- Judd Trump of England competes during his first round match against Rory McLeod of England during the World Snooker Championship 2017 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Britain, on April 19, 2017. (Xinhua/Jon Buckle)

(170419) -- SHEFFIELD, April 19, 2017 (Xinhua) -- Rory McLeod of England competes during his first round match against Judd Trump of England during the World Snooker Championship 2017 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Britain, on April 19, 2017. (Xinhua/Jon Buckle)

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China’s Xiao reaches the second round of the world championship for the first time with a 10-4 win over Ryan Day while world number two Trump crashes to shock loss


Xiao Guodong into second round at world championship as Judd Trump is shocked by qualifier

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China’s Xiao reaches the second round of the world championship for the first time with a 10-4 win over Ryan Day while world number two Trump crashes to shock loss