Click here to view the last 32 draw
Today saw the much-anticipated draw made for the last 32 stage of the 2012 World Championship as the qualifiers were paired with their respective top 16 opponents.
The stand-out match without doubt has to be that between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Peter Ebdon, not only because of the obvious clash of styles, but also the fact that Peter comes into the event on the back of such a strong run of form.
Otherwise Stephen Hendry faces a re-match with Stuart Bingham, the man who knocked him out at the same stage back in 2000 and who he will play on the opening Saturday, barely a day after returning from his trip to China on promotional work this week, while Ken Doherty faces Australia’s Neil Robertson.
Full, detailed thoughts on the draw will of course follow between now and Saturday but in the meantime please click here to view the order of play for the first round matches at the Crucible.