World Ranking: 69
Provisional Ranking: 50
Date Of Birth: 23/03/80
World Championship best: Debut

Ryan Day makes his Crucible debut this year after winning five qualifying matches.

Drew Henry was his final-round victim in Prestatyn as the promising youngster added another line to his impressive CV.

He has already been handed the sport's Newcomer of the Year award (in 2002).

Has little experience on the main tour though and faces a tough opening match in Sheffield - he's been paired with former champion John Higgins.

Did manage a tour win against Tony Drago in Glasgow recently and then pushed world number three Ronnie O'Sullivan all the way before losing 5-4.