Former winner Luca Brecel has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round. Brecel lifted the trophy at the Crucible in 2023, but will not be there this year as Jones, the 2024 runner-up, sealed a 10-5 victory at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Jones made five century breaks of 136, 100, 114, 114 and 132 on his way to securing a superb success. "I played quite well and this morning I felt really good, but this evening I felt shocking. But I managed to pull myself together and get over the line," said Jones. "I don't think I could play much better - it was probably the best I have played all season. I enjoy playing at the Crucible, you either love it or hate it and you can crumble, but I enjoy the atmosphere and it's an unbelievable arena." Two-time finalist Ali Carter won five frames in a row as he fought back from 7-5 behind to defeat Scotland's Anthony McGill 10-7.…