NO JOKE FOR THE JESTER

Former champ Selby admits he could quit game after crashing out to rookie O'Connor in 1st round

- SHANE MacDERMOTT

MARK SELBY refused to rule out retirement after being dumped out of the World Championship.

The downbeat four-time world champion, 40, was knocked out 10-6 by potting ninja Joe O'Connor, who practices mixed martial arts four times a week, in an allLeicester bout.

All-time great Selby, who has suffered with spells of depression during his illustrious career, will consider his future with wife Vikki during the off season.

"I was pathetic from start to finish," groaned Selby.

"I'll definitely review [my future] in the summer. I'll have a few weeks off where I switch off from snooker.

"For me, my happiness is the most important thing.