Contrite O'Sullivan set to start

Tournament favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan will finally begin his bid for a third 888.com World Championship crown in Sheffield today.

Contrite O'Sullivan set to start
Wed, 23 Apr, 2008 - 07:59

Tournament favourite Ronnie O’Sullivan will finally begin his bid for a third 888.com World Championship crown in Sheffield today.

O’Sullivan faces 17-year-old Chinese qualifier Liu Chuang in the first round on the fifth day of action at the Crucible.

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