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Ronnie O’Sullivan learns World Championship opponent ahead of bid for record-breaking eighth title

He Guoqiang Ronnie OSullivan
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan will begin his quest for a record eighth World Snooker Championship title against Chinese debutant He Guoqiang.
  • O'Sullivan, currently tied with Stephen Hendry on seven world titles, has expressed renewed confidence in his game ahead of the tournament.
  • He Guoqiang, one of a record 11 Chinese players at the Crucible, has surprisingly beaten O'Sullivan twice in their three previous encounters.
  • The championship features four debutants, including He Guoqiang, Stan Moody, Liam Pullen, and Antoni Kowalski.
  • Other key first-round matches include defending champion Zhao Xintong against Liam Highfield, and world number one Judd Trump facing Gary Wilson.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan to face Crucible debutant in fascinating World Snooker Championship draw

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