World Snooker Championship 2021 – 'Should be a billiards player!' – Anthony McGill makes insane shot

Updated 19/04/2021 at 20:55 GMT

We might only be three days into the World Championship, but there’s a high chance we’ve already seen the shot of the tournament. McGill made the shot during the final frame of his 10-5 win over Ricky Walden – and we suspect he might be more reserved in his next match against Ronnie O’Sullivan…

'Should be a billiards player' – McGill’s shot of the tournament contender

Anthony McGill pulled off a pot for the ages during his World Championship win over Ricky Walden on Monday.

McGill was leading 9-5 when he attempted an exhibition-style shot, deflecting the cue ball into a red near the bottom right pocket off another safe red. And it worked a treat.

“What a great shot,” exclaimed Joe Johnson on Eurosport commentary.

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“He should be a billiards player. I suppose you can afford to take those risks when you’re 9-5 up.”

McGill soon completed a 10-5 win over Walden to book a second-round meeting with Ronnie O’Sullivan.

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