A total of six out of the top eight seeds have made it through to this stage for the first time since 2015.
World Snooker Tour
The latest snooker news, results, rankings, and in-tournament updates from the World Snooker Tour
World Seniors Championship Draw Announced
Jimmy White will be in action as he attempts to defend the crown he won twelve months ago in Sheffield.
Judd Trump ‘Over the Moon’ After Close Victory
The world number one was pushed all the way as the defense of this title continues.
Williams in World Championship: ‘I’d like to play Ronnie’
The three-time champion edged Stuart Bingham in a tense battle of the former Crucible winners.
WATCH! John Higgins Compiles Crucible 147 Break
The perfect break represents the first maximum made at the Crucible Theatre since 2012.
Martin Gould: ‘I wasn’t convinced with the canned audience’
The “Pinner Potter” is into the second round at the Crucible for the first time since 2011.
World Seniors Snooker Championship Set for Crucible
The likes of defending champion Jimmy White and rival Stephen Hendry will be in action in Sheffield.
The Curse of the Crucible: A Brief History
Is the famous hoodoo going to be lifted in 2020?
Jamie Clarke Stuns Five-Ton Mark Allen
Allen compiled five century breaks, but that wasn’t enough against the Crucible rookie.
Noppon Saengkham ‘Surprised’ After Beating Shaun Murphy
The “Magician” couldn’t find the magic touch as he bowed out at the opening hurdle for the third time in five years.