China's Ding Junhui reacts during the first round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched¹ by the twice championship winner 10-2

Ronnie O'Sullivan prepares to hit his shot during the first round match against China's Ding Junhui at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched by the twice championship winner 10-2

China's Ding Junhui prepares to hit his shot during the first round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched by the twice championship winner 10-2

Ronnie O'Sullivan considers his next slot² during the first round match against China's Ding Junhui at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched by the twice championship winner 10-2.

China's Ding Junhui prepares to hit his shot during the first round match against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched by the twice championship winner 10-2

O'Sullivan meets the press after the first round match against China's Ding Junhui at the world snooker championship on Monday. Ding was dispatched by the twice championship winner 10-2.