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Day 1, Morning Session
Last year, China’s Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to capture the world title. This morning, the top seed begins the defence of his crown as the season’s showpiece event gets underway. Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage from Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
Last on
Yesterday10:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hazel Irvine |
| Presenter | Catrin Heledd |
| Presenter | Seema Jaswal |
| Presenter | Rishi Persad |
| Director | Jamie Oakford |
| Director | Mel Walker |
| Director | Helen Campbell |
| Director | Craig Coughlan |
| Director | Ian Finch |
| Producer | Grant Philips |
| Producer | Amy Thabet |
| Producer | Alison Witkover |
| Producer | Titus Hill |
Broadcast
- Yesterday10:00
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