Brecel and Bingham beaten at Scottish Open

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Fraser Patrick enjoyed a surprise victory in front of a home crowd

Defending champion Luca Brecel was an early casualty at the Scottish Open, losing 4-3 to Fraser Patrick in the first round.

Patrick, from Glasgow, is ranked 75 places below the Belgian world number 11.

Former world champion Stuart Bingham also suffered a shock defeat in Edinburgh, beaten 4-3 by Zak Surety.

John Higgins, three times a beaten finalist - including in 2021 - defeated Anthony Hamilton 4-2.

World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised through with a 4-0 win against Bai Langning, while Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Mark Williams progressed comfortably.

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