The draw for the 2021 Masters has been made with some typically mouthwatering ties set to take place at Alexandra Palace next month.
Seven-time Masters champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will face Ding Junhui in a repeat of the 2007 final, while world number one and 2019 winner Judd Trump will kick off his title bid against David Gilbert.
Recent Champions of Champions hero Mark Allen claimed his only Triple Crown victory to date at this event in 2018, but he faces a tough opening match this time around with veteran John Higgins sure to provide a stern examination.
Defending champion Stuart Bingham has drawn Masters debutant Thepchaiya Un-Nooh while Neil Robertson will start off against Yan Bingtao.
Snooker chiefs are planning for up to 1,000 fans to attend each session following a relaxation of the Government’s lockdown rules.
Full Masters 2021 Draw
- John Higgins v Mark Allen
- Stuart Bingham v Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
- Ronnie O’Sullivan v Ding Junhui
- Kyren Wilson v Jack Lisowski
- Shaun Murphy v Mark Williams
- Neil Robertson v Yan Bingtao
- Judd Trump v David Gilbert
- Mark Selby v Stephen Maguire
