Ronnie O'Sullivan's bid for a record-equalling seventh World Championship will start with a first round clash against David Gilbert.
O'Sullivan, 46, will head to the Crucible as defending champion, and as second seed as he targets Stephen Hendry's haul of eight titles. Gilbert however, has pedigree in Sheffield, narrowly missing out on his first world final in 2019 following a final frame decider with John Higgins.
Defending champion and top seed Mark Selby, going for his fifth title, will open his campaign against Welsh player Jamie Jones. The 2010 winner Neil Robertson, also amongst the favourites, faces championship debutant Ashley Hugill.