O’Sullivan is gunning for a record eighth world title at the Crucible, while defending champion Brecel will aim to be the maiden first-time winner to successfully retain the crown
The likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump have discovered who they will face in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible
The top 16 in the world rankings booked an automatic spot in the first round and have been joined by 16 qualifiers.