Snooker World Championship 2011 Draw Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 28 Mar 2011 Tweet John Higgins is 11/2 to reclaim the world championship title (credit: Wikipedia) Related Articles See all Snooker World Championship news Share it Pin It Defending champion Neil Robertson faces tough opening round match with exciting youngster Judd Trump at the 2011 World ChampionshipsPre-tournament joint favourites, Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgings, who can be backed at 11/2 apiece with bet365, have also been given awkward opening matches. O'Sullivan takes on Domenic Dale, while Higgins must get past Stephen Lee in his first match back at the Crucible after his suspension for match fixing allegations.The tour's in-form player, Mark Williams, will be confident of beating Ryan Day in his opening round match and the Welshman knows that a good run in Sheffield will see him regain the number one ranking, three years after falling to a career low of 47th.Seven times champion Stephen Hendry will begin his 2011 campaign against Joe Perry.The 2011 world Championships take place from 16 April to 2 May.First Round DrawJamie Cope v Andrew PagettDing Junhui v Jamie BurnettJohn Higgins v Stephen LeeNeil Robertson v Judd TrumpMark Allen v Matthew StevensRicky Walden v Rory McLeodMark Williams v Ryan DayStephen Maguire v Barry HawkinsRonnie O'Sullivan v Dominic DaleShaun Murphy v Marcus CampbellGraeme Dott v Mark KingStephen Hendry v Joe PerryAli Carter v Dave HaroldPeter Ebdon v Stuart BinghamMark Selby v Jimmy RobertsonMarco Fu v Martin Gould Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 1009 Reads All Snooker News Recent Snooker Articles World Snooker Championship 2013 Odds - Ronnie Favourite To Defend Crucible Crown08 May 2012Ronnie O'Sullivan has been installed as the early favourite for next year's World Snooker Champions Ronnie O'Sullivan winning slide show08 May 2012Ronnie O’Sullivan wins the 2012 Betfred World Snooker Championship Ronnie O'Sullivan 13/2 for fifth world snooker title in 201308 May 2012Ronnie O’Sullivan looks sure to defend his World Snooker Championship title in 2013 – but has warne Ronnie O'Sullivan 16/1 to break World Snooker Championship title record08 May 2012Ronnie O'Sullivan is taking a break from snooker but Ladbrokes are backing 'The Rocket' to return a O'Sullivan Within Touching Distance of Fourth World Title07 May 2012Ronnie O'Sullivan leads Ali Carter 15-10 after their penultimate session this afternoon and needs j Will Ronnie O’Sullivan announce his retirement from snooker tonight?07 May 2012Ronnie O’Sullivan has indicated he could be set to quit snooker on Monday evening after his 2012 Wo More Stories Recent Articles League Two Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports27 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Sunday's League Two League Two Play-off Final Cashback at Coral27 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Chelte 17:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race27 May 201217:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race 17:20 Kilsaran International Maiden27 May 201217:20 Kilsaran International Maiden 17:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle27 May 201217:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle 17:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase)27 May 201217:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) More Stories Tags Bet365 Snooker World Championship 2011 Draw, John Higgins, Ronnie O'sullivan, Snooker, Stephen Hendry, World Championship Snooker, World Championships 2011