Ronnie O'Sullivan, the reigning champion, surprisingly lost his UK Championship title in the very first round.
Barry Hawkins, his opponent, secured a remarkable 6-4 victory against O'Sullivan with impressive consecutive half-centuries.
Hawkins' win marks only his third victory against O'Sullivan in their twenty-one matches played throughout their careers.
Despite O'Sullivan's initial strong start with two century breaks, Hawkins' consistent play led to his stunning triumph.
