Crucible final - in pictures

Day 15 - First day of final

R O'Sullivan (Eng) 10-6 J Higgins (Sco)

Three's a crowd: John Higgins(l), referee Eirian Williams(c) and Ronnie O'Sullivan(r) pose for the cameras at the start

But two's company: John Higgins(l) and Ronnie O'Sullivan prepare to contest the 35 frame final

Frame break: Proceedings are under way as John Higgins manages a run of 37

Rocket launch: O'Sullivan capitalises on a Higgins error by racing to a first frame lead with an 88 break

Chalk dust: Higgins weighs up his options as O'Sullivan keeps a watchful eye

Solitude: Higgins cuts a lonely figure as he tries to stay in touch with O'Sullivan

Fine finale: O'Sullivan ends the first day's play with a break of 99 and a four-frame advantage