Mark Selby to face Jamie Jones in first round of World Snooker Championship
Defending champion Mark Selby will take on Jamie Jones in the first round of the World Championship while Ronnie O’Sullivan faces a tricky opener against David Gilbert.
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O'Sullivan to face Gilbert in Crucible opener while defending champion Selby gets Jones
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been drawn to face Dave Gilbert in the first round of this year's Betfred World Snooker Championships after this morning's draw.
When is World Snooker Championship 2022 draw? How to watch it and full schedule
The World Snooker Championship 2022 kicks off on Saturday at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield with Leicester's top seed and defending champion Mark Selby seeking a fifth title. Ronnie O'Sullivan is also set for an appearance as he seeks to equal Stephen Hendry's seven world titles.
World Snooker Championship: Ken Doherty makes his tips for Crucible success
Neil Robertson is the favourite for this year’s World Snooker Championship but Ronnie O’Sullivan could have a ‘big year’ at the Crucible, reckons former world champ Ken Doherty.
World Snooker Championship 2022 draw, schedule, TV channel and prize money
Saturday sees the start of the 2022 World Snooker Championship from the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield with Leicester's top seed and defending champion Mark Selby seeking a fifth title. Ronnie O'Sullivan is also set for an appearance as he seeks to equal Stephen Hendry's seven world titles.
'Wow, amazing!' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on 'incredible' Paul Gascoigne, 'legend' Ayrton Senna and snooker great
Ronnie O'Sullivan has given his views on a trio of sporting legends — Paul Gascoigne, Ayrton Senna and Joe Davis — after being asked about his heroes, first memories and favourite players. The Rocket will arrive in Sheffield ahead of the World Championship as the world No. 1 after he usurped reigning world champion, Mark Selby, following the Tour Championship in Llandudno, Wales.
Can anyone upset the big five at this year’s World Snooker Championship?
Snooker’s biggest names will pack plenty of question-marks into their luggage as they converge on the Crucible for the start of this year’s World Snooker Championship on Saturday.
Neil Robertson backs Ronnie O’Sullivan to have World Snooker Championship to remember
Neil Robertson says Ronnie O’Sullivan has a great chance of a seventh World Championship title this year and will ‘blitz’ the opening rounds, if he continues the form he showed at the recent Tour Championship.