Reigning World Champion John Higgins will be aiming to be the first man into the second round as he concludes his match with Barry Hawkins, who has qualified for the Crucible for the fourth year in succession. Meanwhile, on Table 2, former World Champion Ken Doherty starts out against reigning Masters Champion and 2007 World runner-up, Mark Selby. Please note that votes for all 'Pulse' questions featured in this programme will be closed during the transmission of the programme, so if you are watching on demand please do not vote.