O'Sullivan dominates Wilson in first session of Crucible final

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Venue: Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Final dates: 15-16 August
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Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan was pegged back but leads Kyren Wilson 10-7 after a fascinating first day of the World Championship final.

O'Sullivan was gifted opportunities as he opened up an 8-2 lead but a rejuvenated Wilson responded by taking five of the next seven.

Snooker's showpiece saw the return of crowds in sport, with around 300 fans in attendance at the Crucible Theatre.

The best-of-35 final resumes on Sunday at 13:30 BST, live across the BBC.

The fourth and final session will begin at 19:30, with the winner collecting the trophy and £500,000 in prize money.

Both players came through epic, final-frame deciders on Friday in Sheffield, with O'Sullivan appearing in his first final since 2014, while Wilson is in his maiden world final.

Spectators had attended the first day of the tournament on 31 July but were barred thereafter because of changes in government guidelines, though this changed again in time for the final.

Relive the first day of the World Championship final

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