STUART Bingham will begin his World Snooker Championship campaign against Jack Lisowski, following this afternoon's draw.
The Bowers Gifford player was the last of the top 16 ranked players to be drawn out of the hat, after an excellent end of season run ensured his place at the Crucible.
Lisowski eased past Alan McManus in the final round of qualifying to book his place at the iconic Sheffield venue.
Bingham has won three of the four encounters against Lisowski, including their only other meeting at a ranking event - the 2012 UK Championship.
Bingham's championship gets underway at 10am next Tuesday, with the second session beginning at 7pm.
The format of the draw means Bingham could meet four-time world champion John Higgins in the second round.
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