First round Crucible action

Wales' defending champion Mark Williams was made to work hard in his 10-6 win over Scot Billy Snaddon

After a stuttering start Masters champion Paul Hunter rattled off three centuries to stave off David Roe 10-6

England's Dave Harold keeps his eye on Quinten Hann during an impressive 10-5 victory over the Aussie

Matthew Stevens of Wales claimed he played poorly in defeating Malta's Tony Drago by ten frames to one

Anthony Hamilton prevailed 10-4 in a scrappy encounter with Crucible debutant Marcus Campbell

Snooker fans at the Crucible take a nap while Quinten Hann and Dave Harold prepare for the second session

32 players have assembled at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre with the aim of winning the coveted world title