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World Snooker Championship First Round Draw Revealed: O’Sullivan Set for Carter Clash
The highly anticipated World Snooker Championship draw has been conducted, revealing the first-round matchups for this year’s tournament at the Crucible Theatre. Snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to face Ali Carter in a compelling opening round encounter, while other top seeds also discovered their opponents from the qualifiers who navigated a dramatic final qualifying day. The draw for the prestigious Sheffield event, which will captivate audiences for 17 days, promises a series of thrilling contests.
O’Sullivan’s Participation in Focus Amidst Carter Grudge Match
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s participation remains a point of discussion despite his inclusion in Thursday morning’s draw. Having been absent from competitive play since January, following an incident at the Championship League where he damaged his cue, “The Rocket” has reportedly been practicing in Saudi Arabia in preparation for the Sheffield showdown. His first-round match against Ali Carter adds extra intrigue due to their well-documented history of tension.
Fiery Rivalry Renewed: O’Sullivan vs Carter Headlines Opening Round
The draw has set the stage for another fiery chapter in the rivalry between Ronnie O’Sullivan and Ali Carter. Their past encounters have been punctuated by several heated moments, including a physical altercation and public verbal exchanges.
During the 2024 Masters final at Alexandra Palace, O’Sullivan, after defeating Carter, launched a tirade against his opponent, using expletives and suggesting Carter needed counseling. This history sets their upcoming World Championship match as the most anticipated of the first round.
Trump, Selby and Other Top Players Discover Crucible Opponents
Aside from the O’Sullivan-Carter blockbuster, the first round of the World Snooker Championship features other compelling matches. Judd Trump will face Zhou Yuelong, and Mark Selby is drawn against Ben Wollaston. However, much attention remains on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s confirmed presence at the Crucible, as fans eagerly await the start of the prestigious tournament.
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Carter’s Accusations and O’Sullivan’s Explosive Response
The animosity between O’Sullivan and Carter escalated after their previous match where Carter accused O’Sullivan of unhygienic behavior. O’Sullivan, who won that match 10-7, responded with an explosive rant in the post-match press conference.
O’Sullivan’s comments included strong language and dismissive remarks about Carter’s complaints. He challenged Carter’s criticisms, asserting his dominance and expressing a lack of concern for Carter’s opinions. O’Sullivan’s frank and unfiltered remarks further fueled the already intense rivalry between the two players and generated significant media attention.
World Snooker Championship 2025 First Round Draw in Full
Confirmed Matches:
- Judd Trump vs Zhou Yuelong
- Zhang Anda vs Pang Junxu
- Shaun Murphy vs Dan Wells
- Ronnie O’Sullivan vs Ali Carter
- Ding Junhui vs Zak Surety
- Mark Allen vs Fan Zhengyi
- Jak Jones vs Zhao Xintong
- John Higgins vs Joe O’Connor
- Neil Robertson vs Chris Wakelin
- Xiao Guodong vs Matt Selt
- Mark Williams vs Wu Yize
- Barry Hawkins vs Hossein Vafaei
- Mark Selby vs Ben Woollaston
- Kyren Wilson vs Lei Peifan
- Luca Brecel vs Ryan Day
- Si Jiahui vs David Gilbert