The Betfred World Championship got off to a bad start this morning when the draw for the tournament was delayed due to technical difficulties. World Professional Snooker and Billiards Association chairman Jason Ferguson and 1986 world champion Joe Johnson were due to conduct the draw at 10am, but a problem with internet access at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre meant it was put back to midday. Mark Selby was waiting to learn who he would face on Saturday morning when, as defending champion, he is due to get the tournament underway. 2018 World Championship draw coming right up... #bbcsnooker pic.twitter.com/m5yK6yd0ap — BBC Snooker (@BBCSnooker) April 19, 2018When the draw eventually took place, top seed Selby landed a clash with fellow English player Joe Perry. John Higgins, a four-time winner of the tournament, will start against Thailand's Thepchaiya Un-Nooh.

Source: Evening echo April 19, 2018 11:37 UTC