This is how the second round at the Crucible will look in the unlikely case all the seeds win their first match.

Luca Brecel (1) v Robert Milkins (16)

Ali Carter (9) v Shaun Murphy (8)

Mark Selby (5) v Kyren Wilson (12)

John Higgins (12) v Mark Allen (4)

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Judd Trump (3) v Tom Ford (14)

Zhang Anda (11) v Mark Williams (6)

Ding Junhui (7) v Gary Wilson (10)

Barry Hawkins (15) v Ronnie O’Sullivan (2)

It’s very unlikely though, and I have the feeling that this year the strongest qualifiers are stronger than ever and the first round could well be a very difficult one for the seeds.

But, before we get that far, we have the qualifiers to enjoy and that starts today. Eurosport is showing four tables.