Luca Brecel stages comeback with stunning six-cushion shot to defeat Ding Junhui at Scottish Open

Luca Brecel made a stunning comeback at the Scottish Open, defeating Ding Junhui after a remarkable six-cushion escape shot. This victory marks a turnaround for Brecel, who had struggled since winning the world title in 2023. Brecel was down 3-1 in the match but rallied to win the final three frames. His escape shot, which involved a complex ricochet, was highlighted as one of the most impressive in snooker history. This win advances Brecel to his first ranking event quarter-final of the year, where he will face Guodong Xiao. Brecel expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting the challenge of the match.