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O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Ronnie O'Sullivan opened his quest for a record eighth World Snooker Championship title at the Crucible, facing China's debutant He Guoqiang. The match spotlights O'Sullivan's pursuit of historic dominance while marking a milestone for Chinese representation in the sport.

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.