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Ssb - the last 16
And so to the second round of the Betfred.com World Championship, which looks likely to feature 13 of the world's top 16 ranked players.
There are some terrific clashes ahead: Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Williams, Mark Selby v Stephen Hendry and Ding Junhui against, it would appear, Shaun Murphy.
Tonight John Higgins continues his title defence against Steve Davis. Few will give Davis much of a chance, just as they didn't when they met at the same stage ten years ago.
On that occasion, Davis made a superb late rally but was beaten 13-11.
Mark Allen, a semi-finalist last year, has the scoring power to get past Mark Davis, who yesterday secured only his second Crucible victory -15 years after his first - in beating Ryan Day 10-8.
Allen is a live contender for the title. His would be a fitting victory 25 years after another Northern Irishman, Dennis Taylor, captured the title.
It's a bit early, though, to start thinking of that. It's only day six of 17, after all.
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There are some terrific clashes ahead: Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Williams, Mark Selby v Stephen Hendry and Ding Junhui against, it would appear, Shaun Murphy.
Tonight John Higgins continues his title defence against Steve Davis. Few will give Davis much of a chance, just as they didn't when they met at the same stage ten years ago.
On that occasion, Davis made a superb late rally but was beaten 13-11.
Mark Allen, a semi-finalist last year, has the scoring power to get past Mark Davis, who yesterday secured only his second Crucible victory -15 years after his first - in beating Ryan Day 10-8.
Allen is a live contender for the title. His would be a fitting victory 25 years after another Northern Irishman, Dennis Taylor, captured the title.
It's a bit early, though, to start thinking of that. It's only day six of 17, after all.
More...