| Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 16 April-2 May |
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Tournament favourite Neil Robertson looked in ominous form as he defeated debutant Ashley Hugill 10-5 in the first round of the World Championship.
Robertson, champion in 2010, trailed 3-1 but hit back in devastating fashion as a run of eight frames in a row helped him to a comfortable victory.
Robertson faces Jack Lisowski or Matthew Stevens in the next round.
The 2015 champion Stuart Bingham leads China’s Lyu Haotian 6-3, while John Higgins plays Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.
Scotland’s four-time winner Higgins faces a tricky opener against Thailand’s Un-Nooh, who is the fastest player on tour.
Robertson ‘no doubt’ a contender
Australia’s Robertson has been the…
