While all eyes were on Mark Selby at the Masters 2023, Iran’s sportsman beat his rival from England 6-2.
The tournament, which is the first major snooker event of 2023, is taking place in London at Alexandra Palace.
Some 16 of the world's top players are competing in the non-ranking tournament.
The Masters, one of snooker’s triple crown events, kicked off on Sunday and will wrap up on January 14.
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