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Mark Selby makes 100th World Championship century in securing victory over Jamie Jones in first round

Mark Selby overcame the first hurdle in his bid to defend the World Championship by completing a 10-7 win over Jamie Jones. Selby, who was a doubt for the tournament on account of his battles with mental health, made a bright start to the tournament on Saturday morning and returned for the evening session to complete the job. Ad/> The 38-year-old was the most recent player to defend the title when winning it for the third time in 2017.

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes early wobble to take control of World Championship opener

Ronnie O'Sullivan swatted aside an early scare to establish a 6-3 lead over David Gilbert in the opening session of their World Snooker Championship clash at the Crucible.

'Good timing' - Mark Selby admonishes spectator during World Championship clash with Jamie Jones

Mark Selby has made an excellent start to the defence of his World Championship title, as he holds a 6-3 lead over Jamie Jones after the first session, but it was not all smooth sailing for the Jester. At 4-2 ahead and with a 31-6 lead, Selby was looking to turn the screw on his opponent.

Ronnie O’Sullivan bounces back from slow start to lead David Gilbert at Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan swatted aside an early scare to establish a 6-3 lead over David Gilbert in the opening session of their World Snooker Championship clash at the Crucible.

Mark Selby shakes off slow start to World Snooker Champs title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones

Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

World Snooker Championship 2022 - Mark Selby leads Jamie Jones at interval, Zhao Xintong in control against Jamie Clarke

Mark Selby showed glimpses of his best to lead Jamie Jones 6-3 following the afternoon session of their World Snooker Championship first-round encounter at the Crucible. Defending champion Selby fell behind after a rusty start but, once he found his rhythm, simply had too much for 34-year-old Jones who missed a massive chance to level the score at 3-3, but now faces an uphill battle in the evening session on Saturday. Ad/> Underdog Jones put together a break of 24 in the first frame but could go no further after failing to split the pack.

Mark Selby shakes off slow start to title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones

Mark Selby shrugged off a sluggish start to establish a 6-3 lead over qualifier Jamie Jones in the opening session of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.

World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Selby, Ronnie O’Sullivan in action on blockbuster opening day

The 46th running of the World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield begins with defending champion Mark Selby getting things underway at 10:00. He faces Jamie Jones on table 1 while Zhao Xintong takes on Jamie Clarke on table 2. The afternoon session – starting at 14:30 — is headlined by Ronnie O’Sullivan, who faces Dave Gilbert.

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Mark Selby makes 100th World Championship century in securing victory over Jamie Jones in first round

Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes early wobble to take control of World Championship opener

'Good timing' - Mark Selby admonishes spectator during World Championship clash with Jamie Jones

Ronnie O’Sullivan bounces back from slow start to lead David Gilbert at Crucible

Mark Selby shakes off slow start to World Snooker Champs title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones

World Snooker Championship 2022 - Mark Selby leads Jamie Jones at interval, Zhao Xintong in control against Jamie Clarke

Mark Selby shakes off slow start to title defence to build lead over Jamie Jones

World Snooker Championship 2022: Mark Selby, Ronnie O’Sullivan in action on blockbuster opening day