World Snooker: 'Monster fluke' - One frame, two crazy shots as Kyren Wilson & David Gilbert trade lucky pots

Kyren Wilson and David Gilbert both make lucky shots during the 15th frame of their quarter-final match at the World Snooker Championship World Snooker: 'Monster fluke' - One frame, two crazy shots as Kyren Wilson & David Gilbert trade lucky pots

World Championship 2019: Ali Carter trails Gary Wilson in quarter-finals

Two-time finalist Ali Carter trails Gary Wilson 5-3 after the first session of their World Championship quarter-final. World Championship 2019: Ali Carter trails Gary Wilson in quarter-finals

World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson pots white from break, miscues with rest

Kyren Wilson suffers a calamitous start against David Gilbert in the quarter-final of the World Snooker Championship, potting the white from the break and miscueing with the rest. World Snooker Championship: Kyren Wilson pots white from break, miscues with rest

World Championship 2019: Meeting the Crucible's behind-the-scenes heroes

BBC Sport goes behind the scenes at the Crucible Theatre to meet some of the World Snooker Championship's unsung heroes. World Championship 2019: Meeting the Crucible's behind-the-scenes heroes

World Snooker: Judd Trump finishes strongly to beat Ding Junhui – best shots

Watch the best shots as Judd Trump won six frames in a row to beat Ding Junhui 13-9 and reach the quarter finals of the 2019 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker: Judd Trump finishes strongly to beat Ding Junhui – best shots

World Snooker: Wilson seals comeback win over Hawkins with back-to-back centuries

Kyren Wilson bounced back from five frames down to beat Barry Hawkins 13-11 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship at the crucible World Snooker: Wilson seals comeback win over Hawkins with back-to-back centuries

World Snooker Championship: Ali Carter beats Zhou Yuelong on tense black

Ali Carter edges past Zhou Yuelong into the quarter-finals of the World Championship, after a tense shootout on the black which Zhou had to pot to stay in the game. World Snooker Championship: Ali Carter beats Zhou Yuelong on tense black

Wilson stuns Hawkins to make Crucible last eight

Kyren Wilson produces a stunning comeback against Barry Hawkins to reach the quarter-finals of the World Championship. Wilson stuns Hawkins to make Crucible last eight

World Snooker Championship: Not so fast! Ali Carter sets off for toilet break before re-spot

Ali Carter attempts to leave the table to go to the toilet, only to be called back by the referee to continue the frame on a re-spotted black. World Snooker Championship: Not so fast! Ali Carter sets off for toilet break before re-spot

Minor, bus conductor, postman, world champion - Griffiths' world title 40 years on

Former World snooker champions Terry Griffiths remembers the win that changed his life - 40 years on. Minor, bus conductor, postman, world champion - Griffiths' world title 40 years on

World Championship 2019: Barry Hawkins leads Kyren Wilson 6-2

Barry Hawkins scores four centuries to open up a 6-2 lead over Kyren Wilson in the World Championship second round. World Championship 2019: Barry Hawkins leads Kyren Wilson 6-2

World Snooker: Barry Hawkins misses easy black as he closes in on 147

Watch as Barry Hawkins misses a relatively easy black as he closes in on a maximum break at the World Snooker Championship during his second-round match against Kyren Wilson. World Snooker: Barry Hawkins misses easy black as he closes in on 147

World Snooker: Gilbert knocks out defending champion Williams - best shots

Watch some of the best shots from David Gilbert's brilliant 13-9 win over defending world champion Mark Williams at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. World Snooker: Gilbert knocks out defending champion Williams - best shots

World Snooker: 'That's the shot of the championship so far!'

Defending world champion Mark Williams produces a superb pot in his match against David Gilbert, which commentator Dennis Taylor describes as "the shot of the championship so far". World Snooker: 'That's the shot of the championship so far!'

World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby stunned by Gary Wilson - best shots

Watch some of the best shots as Gary Wilson puts in a stunning display to knock out three-time champion Mark Selby in the second round of the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby stunned by Gary Wilson - best shots

World Championship 2019: Mark Selby loses to Gary Wilson

Three-time champion Mark Selby suffers a shock 13-10 defeat by Gary Wilson in the second round of the World Championship. World Championship 2019: Mark Selby loses to Gary Wilson

World Championship 2019: Neil Robertson too good, says Shaun Murphy after second-round loss

Shaun Murphy backs Neil Robertson for a second World Championship title if he continues his good form at the Crucible. World Championship 2019: Neil Robertson too good, says Shaun Murphy after second-round loss

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson beats Shaun Murphy - best shots

Watch a selection of the best shots from tournament-favourite Neil Robertson's 13-6 second-round win over Shaun Murphy at the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson beats Shaun Murphy - best shots

World champion Williams in hospital with chest pains

World snooker champion Mark Williams is in hospital with chest pains following the opening session of his second-round World Championship game at the Crucible. World champion Williams in hospital with chest pains

World Championship 2019: Mark Williams & Mark Selby trail in second-round games

World champion Mark Williams and three-time winner Mark Selby trail in their respective second-round ties at the Crucible. World Championship 2019: Mark Williams & Mark Selby trail in second-round games

World Championship 2019: Neil Robertson holds four-frame lead over Shaun Murphy

Neil Robertson closes in on a place in the Crucible quarter-finals as he goes 10-6 up against fellow former champion Shaun Murphy. World Championship 2019: Neil Robertson holds four-frame lead over Shaun Murphy

World Championship 2019: Judd Trump plays down chances despite favourite tag

Tournament favourite Judd Trump plays down his chances and says he is yet to find his best form at the World Championship. World Championship 2019: Judd Trump plays down chances despite favourite tag

Barry Hawkins: Crucible's 'nearly man' relaxed about winning world title

Barry Hawkins has made it to five of the past six Crucible semi-finals, but says winning the crown is not everything. Barry Hawkins: Crucible's 'nearly man' relaxed about winning world title

World Snooker Championships: Best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Scott Donaldson

Watch five of the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Scott Donaldson 10-4 in the first round at the 2019 World Snooker Championships. World Snooker Championships: Best shots as Kyren Wilson beats Scott Donaldson

World Snooker: Shaun Murphy asks for screen to be lifted during 147 attempt

Former world champion Shaun Murphy asks for the Crucible screen to be lifted while in the middle of an attempt to make a 147 maximum break against Neil Robertson. World Snooker: Shaun Murphy asks for screen to be lifted during 147 attempt

Robertson takes 5-3 lead over Murphy in second round

In-form Neil Robertson leads Shaun Murphy 5-3 in the opening last-16 tie at this year's World Championship. Robertson takes 5-3 lead over Murphy in second round

Former finalist Carter beats Lisowski to reach round two

Ali Carter's four-frame burst ensured Jack Lisowski became the fourth seed in round one of the World Championship. Former finalist Carter beats Lisowski to reach round two

Shaun Murphy: Former world champion recalls being 'left for dead' by school bullies

Former world champion Shaun Murphy tells BBC Radio Sheffield how he was bullied and “left for dead” while at high school in Northamptonshire. Shaun Murphy: Former world champion recalls being 'left for dead' by school bullies

New outlook makes Robertson 'dangerous opponent'

Former champion Neil Robertson says his off-table battles make him a "dangerous" opponent at the World Championship. New outlook makes Robertson 'dangerous opponent'

World Championship 2019: Stuart Bingham 'shaking' in nerve-jangling win

Stuart Bingham says he needs to press the "restart button" following a nerve-jangling final-frame win over Graeme Dott. World Championship 2019: Stuart Bingham 'shaking' in nerve-jangling win

World Snooker Championship: Zhou Yuelong holds nerve to beat Allen - best shots

Watch the best shots as China's Zhou Yuelong holds his nerve to beat world number six Mark Allen 10-7 in their first round match at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Zhou Yuelong holds nerve to beat Allen - best shots

World Championship 2019: Mark Allen knocked out by Zhou Yuelong

Mark Allen is beaten 10-7 by China's Zhou Yuelong, becoming the third seed to lose in the first round of the World Championship. World Championship 2019: Mark Allen knocked out by Zhou Yuelong

World Snooker Championship: Trump wins after Un-Nooh miscue

A miscue costs Thepchaiya Un-Nooh the deciding frame to help Judd Trump to a 10-9 victory at the World Championship. World Snooker Championship: Trump wins after Un-Nooh miscue

World Championship 2019: Judd Trump overturns 6-3 deficit to beat Thepchaiya Un-Nooh

Judd Trump avoids following Ronnie O'Sullivan out of the World Championship by coming from behind to beat Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 10-9. World Championship 2019: Judd Trump overturns 6-3 deficit to beat Thepchaiya Un-Nooh

Defeat not 'end of world': O'Sullivan happy with season despite shock loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan says his season has been "very successful" despite his first-round exit at the World Championship. Defeat not 'end of world': O'Sullivan happy with season despite shock loss

World Championship 2019: Graeme Dott says sleep problems ruining career

Graeme Dott says "serious sleeping problems" are "ruining my career" following his agonising World Championship exit. World Championship 2019: Graeme Dott says sleep problems ruining career

World Championship 2019: David Gilbert relishing landmark season after Joe Perry win

David Gilbert says he is relishing playing as one of snooker's elite players after years of underperforming. World Championship 2019: David Gilbert relishing landmark season after Joe Perry win

Trump in trouble against world number 43 Un-Nooh

World number seven Judd Trump faces a battle at the World Championship after falling 6-3 behind against Thepchaiya Un-Nooh. Trump in trouble against world number 43 Un-Nooh

World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump hits 'wonderful' 141-break

Judd Trump puts together a "wonderful" break, a tournament-high 141, as he pulls a frame back against Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh at the Crucible. World Snooker Championship: Judd Trump hits 'wonderful' 141-break

Ronnie O'Sullivan: Where it all went wrong for the five-time champion at The Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan talks through his shock defeat to amateur James Cahill in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield. Ronnie O'Sullivan: Where it all went wrong for the five-time champion at The Crucible

O'Sullivan played with disrespect - Doherty

Former world champion Ken Doherty accuses Ronnie O'Sullivan of playing with disrespect during his defeat by James Cahill. O'Sullivan played with disrespect - Doherty

Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated by amateur James Cahill at World Championship in Sheffield

Watch the shot which lead to five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan suffering a shock first-round defeat by amateur James Cahill at the World Snooker Championship. Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated by amateur James Cahill at World Championship in Sheffield

World number one O'Sullivan stunned by amateur Cahill

Amateur James Cahill pulls off one of the biggest shocks in Crucible history by beating five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. World number one O'Sullivan stunned by amateur Cahill

World Snooker Championship 2019: Kyren Wilson targets first Triple Crown title

World number eight Kyren Wilson unwinds playing snooker's new computer game ahead of his opening World Championship match. World Snooker Championship 2019: Kyren Wilson targets first Triple Crown title

World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby beats Zhao Xintong - best shots

Three-time champion Mark Selby survives a scare to beat world number 67 Zhao Xintong 10-7 and reach the second round of the World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby beats Zhao Xintong - best shots

World Championship 2019: Judd Trump targets maiden Crucible title

Mastering the Masters, brotherly love and troubling Ronnie - Judd Trump says he feels ready to win a world title. World Championship 2019: Judd Trump targets maiden Crucible title

World number one O'Sullivan trails amateur Cahill

Ronnie O'Sullivan trails amateur James Cahill after a shaky opening session in their first-round World Championship match. World number one O'Sullivan trails amateur Cahill

World Snooker Championship: James Cahill wins first frame against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Amateur and crucible debutant James Cahill stuns Ronnie O'Sullivan in the opening frame of their first-round match at the 2019 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: James Cahill wins first frame against Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy beats Luo Honghao 10-0 - best shots

Watch five of the best shots from Shaun Murphy's first-round win over Luo Honghao, after the 2005 champion eased to a 10-0 victory over the Chinese qualifier. World Snooker Championship: Shaun Murphy beats Luo Honghao 10-0 - best shots

World Championship 2019: Shaun Murphy records 10-0 win at Crucible

Former champion Shaun Murphy dishes out the biggest defeat in Crucible history against qualifier Luo Honghao. World Championship 2019: Shaun Murphy records 10-0 win at Crucible

'That wasn't snooker' - Wilson prevails in record 79-minute frame

Gary Wilson reaches the second round of the World Championship by winning a Crucible-record 79-minute deciding frame against Luca Brecel. 'That wasn't snooker' - Wilson prevails in record 79-minute frame

World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson thrashes Michael Georgiou

Neil Robertson storms into the second round of the World Snooker Championship, beating Cypriot debutant Michael Georgiou 10-1 at The Crucible in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship: Neil Robertson thrashes Michael Georgiou

World Championship 2019: Mark Selby hopes to find best form at Crucible

Former world champion Mark Selby goes into his first-round match at the Crucible seeking his best form after a "mixed" season. World Championship 2019: Mark Selby hopes to find best form at Crucible

‘Third time lucky?’ – Anthony McGill finally makes shot with help from fans

Anthony McGill jokingly asks for help as he attempts a difficult shot during his Snooker World Championship match with Ding Junhui at the Crucible, the Scotsman eventually lost the match 10-7. ‘Third time lucky?’ – Anthony McGill finally makes shot with help from fans

Snooker World Championship: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill at Crucible - best shots

Watch a selection of the best shots as China's Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill 10-7 in the opening round of the Snooker World Championship. Snooker World Championship: Ding Junhui beats Anthony McGill at Crucible - best shots

World Snooker Championship qualifying: Ding beats McGill to reach second round

China's Ding Junhui beats Scotland's Anthony McGill 10-7 to reach the second round in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship qualifying: Ding beats McGill to reach second round

'It's pathetic' - Williams says son refused entry to dressing room

Defending champion Mark Williams says World Snooker would not let his 12-year-old son into his dressing room before his first-round World Championship win. 'It's pathetic' - Williams says son refused entry to dressing room

World Snooker Championship: Mother's love helps James Cahill chalk up Crucible dream

James Cahill is set to face five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan in his Crucible debut - and says he owes it all to mum Maria. World Snooker Championship: Mother's love helps James Cahill chalk up Crucible dream

Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams through to second round

Reigning world champion Mark Williams goes through to the second round of the snooker World Championship with a 10-7 win over Martin Gould. Snooker World Championship: Mark Williams through to second round

World Championship 2019: Reigning champion Mark Williams in control of opener

Champion Mark Williams wins five frames in a row on his way to building a 6-3 lead over qualifier Martin Gould in the first round of the World Championship. World Championship 2019: Reigning champion Mark Williams in control of opener

World Championship 2019: Ronnie O'Sullivan seeks sixth title at Crucible

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is not concerned with pressure as he aims for a sixth World Snooker Championship title in Sheffield. World Championship 2019: Ronnie O'Sullivan seeks sixth title at Crucible

Can you name all the World Championship runners-up in the Crucible era?

Everyone remembers the winners - but can you name every World Championship runner-up since the tournament moved to the Crucible Theatre in 1977? Can you name all the World Championship runners-up in the Crucible era?

Crucible Memories: When the world champion got naked

BBC Sport Wales looks back at the moment Mark Williams shocked even himself by becoming the 2018 world snooker champion. Crucible Memories: When the world champion got naked

World Snooker Championship 2019: Match schedule

Match schedule for the 2019 World Championship at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. World Snooker Championship 2019: Match schedule

Former world champion Dott wants to prove to people he's 'still playing'

Graeme Dott hopes playing in the World Championship at the Crucible will stop delivery drivers asking him if he is still playing snooker. Former world champion Dott wants to prove to people he's 'still playing'

'I could hardly breathe out there' - the pressure of the qualifiers

The qualifiers to reach the the World Snooker Championship are renowned for their intense pressure - BBC Sport takes a closer look. 'I could hardly breathe out there' - the pressure of the qualifiers

World number one O'Sullivan draws amateur Cahill at Crucible

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will face amateur James Cahill in the first round of the World Championship at the Crucible. World number one O'Sullivan draws amateur Cahill at Crucible

Cahill becomes first amateur to reach Crucible

James Cahill beats Michael Judge to become the first amateur ever to qualify for the World Snooker Championship. Cahill becomes first amateur to reach Crucible

World Snooker Championship qualifying: Ali Carter beats Jimmy White

Ali Carter beats six-time runner-up Jimmy White in World Championship qualifying to move within one win of the Crucible. World Snooker Championship qualifying: Ali Carter beats Jimmy White

McManus level with women's world number one Ng

Alan McManus is tied 4-4 with women's world number one Ng On-yee in the World Snooker Championship first-round qualifier. McManus level with women's world number one Ng

World Snooker Championship qualifiers: How Mitchell Mann overcame his mental barriers

Snooker hopeful Mitchell Mann on his fight against anxiety and depression to a potential place in the field for the Crucible. World Snooker Championship qualifiers: How Mitchell Mann overcame his mental barriers

New row as world champion Williams left off computer game cover

Snooker fans wonder where the world champion could be on the official video game's jacket. New row as world champion Williams left off computer game cover

Swail considering retirement after dropping off pro tour

Joe Swail is strongly considering retiring from snooker after dropping off the professional tour following defeat by Joe O'Connor. Swail considering retirement after dropping off pro tour

'She's like any other player' - McManus won't treat Ng differently in world qualifier

Alan McManus says he will not be treating Ng On-yee any differently when he faces a woman for the first time in the World Championship qualifiers. 'She's like any other player' - McManus won't treat Ng differently in world qualifier

World Snooker Championship: Reanne Evans to play Zhang Yong in first qualifying round

Eleven-time women's world champion Reanne Evans will play Zhang Yong in the first qualifying round of the 2019 World Snooker Championship. World Snooker Championship: Reanne Evans to play Zhang Yong in first qualifying round

China Open: Neil Robertson thrashes Jack Lisowski in final

Neil Robertson wins his third ranking title of the season by thrashing Jack Lisowski 11-4 in the China Open final. China Open: Neil Robertson thrashes Jack Lisowski in final

China Open: Stuart Bingham makes fifth 147 of career

Stuart Bingham made a fifth 147 of his career in his match against Peter Ebdon at the China Open in Beijing. China Open: Stuart Bingham makes fifth 147 of career

Jamie Jones loses appeal against 12-month snooker ban

Welsh snooker player Jamie Jones loses an appeal against a 12-month ban following a corruption inquiry. Jamie Jones loses appeal against 12-month snooker ban

'It was the best night ever' - Jackie Chan inspires Doherty with karaoke session

Ken Doherty enjoys a night out singing karaoke with martial arts legend Jackie Chan in Hong Kong a few days before 'It was the best night ever' - Jackie Chan inspires Doherty with karaoke session

Higgins beaten by rookie O'Connor in China Open

Four-time world champion John Higgins is knocked out of the China Open after a 6-2 first-round defeat by world number 84 Joe O'Connor. Higgins beaten by rookie O'Connor in China Open

'I didn't even have a shower or brush my teeth' - McGill wins despite oversleeping

Anthony McGill beats Nigel Bond in China Open qualifying despite arriving late after oversleeping. 'I didn't even have a shower or brush my teeth' - McGill wins despite oversleeping

Selby beaten by world number 92 Steadman

Defending champion Mark Selby loses to world number 92 Craig Steadman in the qualifying round at the China Open. Selby beaten by world number 92 Steadman