‘It’s a huge compliment’ – Luca Brecel flattered by Alex Higgins comparisons after first World Championship victory

Luca Brecel is flattered by comparisons to Alex Higgins after winning his first World Championship in scintillating style. Brecel overcame four-time champion Mark Selby with a thrilling 18-15 victory in the final and has been lauded for his attacking style of play at the Crucible. Ad “I saw a lot of people on the internet comparing me to Alex Higgins and that’s amazing, it’s a huge compliment.

That’s the way I want to play. I want to be entertaining. Winning is not the most important thing, I think,” said Brecel in quotes published by the Daily Star.

World ChampionshipTop 5 flukes from World Championship: Selby and Brecel feature in slices of luck4 HOURS AGO “It’s great to see the crowds enjoying it and people loving it online as well. That’s the most important thing for me. I think my style can have an impact on kids and the way the game is played, definitely.

“It’s been an incredible World Championship. I’ve played my best stuff here, Si (Jiahui) played a new level of snooker as well I think. It’s the style the people want to see.

I don’t want to sound cocky, but I think I’m a nice world champion if you like because I play the game in a very attacking way. “Look, it’s not always going to work because I’ll miss shots and leave my opponent easy chances, but if it works it’s fascinating to watch.” How irrepressible force of nature Brecel struck oil at Crucible O'Sullivan to start new season as world No. 1 despite premature Crucible exit Exclusive: White targets tournament win and Crucible return next year The 28-year-old followed in the footsteps of Joe Johnson after not winning a match at the Crucible before ahead of going onto win the tournament.