World Snooker Championship Draw Revealed

Action at the Crucible is set to begin this weekend with several high-profile matchups that have snooker fans around the world in anticipation.

Ronnie O'Sullivan's quest for a record-breaking eighth world title will start against a tricky opponent in He Guoqiang, who has previously beaten 'The Rocket' twice.

Reigning champion Zhao Xintong also learned his first-round opponent as he looks to defend his crown amid a field that includes snooker legends and rising stars.

The tournament will be missing several former winners who failed to qualify, highlighting the intense competition in this year's installment of the classic event.