Ronnie O’Sullivan is gunning for a record eighth world title at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with Luca Brecel entering as defending champion and the likes of Judd Trump, Mark Selby and Mark Allen all in contention
The four-time world champion was beaten by qualifier Joe O’Connor in the first round of this year’s tournament.
Mark Selby, Luca Brecel and Ali Carter all dumped out in the first-round of this year’s Championship at The Crucible