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World Snooker Championship 2025: Crucible contenders, including Ronnie O'Sullivan

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World Championship gets under way at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Saturday .

Kyren Wilson aims to break the 'Crucible curse' No first -time winner has managed to retain the title the following year since the championship moved to the venue in 1977 .

Ronnie O'Sullivan has not played competitively since January and is one of the favourites to succeed.

Mark Selby and John Higgins go for a fifth World Championship title.

World number 10 Ding Junhui is just one of a record 10 Chinese players at the Crucible.

The 38-year-old is hoping to become the first Chinese to win a first major title at the event.

Mark Allen , Shaun Murphy , Neil Robertson , Mark Allen and Mark Allen are also in action.

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