Tournaments
CHINA OPEN
March 23 – 30
Beijing University Students Gymnasium
Defending Champion – Graeme Dott
Field – Top 16 plus 16 qualifiers plus 10 wildcards
As the "Big One" approaches in Sheffield, you can bet all the players, will have one eye on Sheffield.
Whilst this could inspire some of the big names to get the ideal preparation, it can also be a bit of a distraction and provide the chance for one of the up-and-coming guys to establish themselves in the winner's circle.
O'Sullivan is never a certainty when it comes to international events, so we are ruling jim out for once.
Of the top four, Shaun Murphy is probably the most dedicated and is starting to show incredible consistency.
Obviously, Ding will try and use his home advantage and could repeat his win from a couple of years ago.
Of the outsiders, Cope reached the final last year, he may have a chance and surely it can't be too long before Ryan Day lifts a trophy.
