The eyes of the sporting world turn to the Crucible on Monday night, as the World Snooker Championship reaches its thrilling conclusion.
For two weeks every spring Sheffield plays host to the sport’s biggest stars as they battle to become world champion. In 2023, it will be Luca Brecel taking on Mark Selby, with the Belgian in complete control going into the Bank Holiday evening session.
Last year, more than 4 million people tune into the final, which saw Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Judd Trump to become a record-equalling seven-time champion of the world. And while the absence of the Rocket in the latter stages will have an impact on figures, plenty will still be tuning in for the crowning moment.
