David Gilbert will aim to complete a unique Championship League title double in Leicester next week after winning Group 13 in impressive style to reach the last 32.
After drawing 2-2 with India's tour debutant Ishpreet Singh Chadha, the world No. 20 completed a 3-0 win over Sean O'Sullivan before finalising a 3-1 victory over Yuan Sijun to secure top spot on an unbeaten seven points.
Ad Gilbert won his first ranking title with a 3-1 win over Mark Allen in the Championship League final two years ago and will join Group D in the second phase that also contains Shaun Murphy, Thepchaiya Un-Nooh and James Cahill on Wednesday.
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