The opening session today sees a repeat of last year's final in the very first round.
It's Mark Allen v Ding Junhui.
For me the UK Championship is the second most important tournament in snooker ahead of The Masters. The main reason I say that is that it is a ranking event that is open to players beyond the top 16. I have always placed ranking events above invitation ones.
I always look forward to this event in the calendar. Should be a cracker.
Ronnie's got McGill again (groan!). That's if he even turns up on Tuesday, but he should do. Surely he won't turn down the chance to go for the £250,000 first prize
Ding Junhui exacted revenge for his final defeat of last year by knocking out defending champion Mark Allen 6-5.
A really gutsy effort bearing in mind he was feeling under the weather and finished in style with a century break.
Luca Brecel was pushed by Yuan Sijun maybe a bit harder than expected, but still prevailed. He could do with a good run given how his season has gone so far.
