Mark Selby has already got one ranking title under his belt in 2010, winning the Masters Snooker Final on the 17th January against world number one Ronnie O’Sullivan. Selby, who reached the final in the two previous consecutive years, went 9 frames to 6 down and it was looking like the game was going to be a repeat of his loss to O’Sullivan in 2009. However, Selby played some amazing snooker to close the three frame gap for a final frame decider which he won to clinch the match 10-9. His Master Snooker win and strong form in 2009 places him 7th in the World Snooker rankings.

Ken Doherty progressed through the qualifiers to make it into the World Snooker Championships first round draw by beating Joe Swail (10-1) and fellow veteran of the game Jimmy White (10-3). A good campaign in 2009 helped Doherty climb up the rankings as he made it to the quarter final of the Shangai Masters and to the last 16 of the Snooker Grand Prix. Doherty was bitterly disappointed not to quality for the World Snooker Championship in 2009 and will be glad to return to the Crucible.

Mark Selby Vs Ken Doherty Odds

Favourite to win the match and progress into the second round, Mark Selby, has been given odds between 1/3 and 1/4 on to win the match. Despite Selby’s form going into the World Snooker Championship first round, Doherty is a tough opponent and has caused many an upset in snooker ranking events by knocking out favourites. Doherty’s last ranking victory was the Malta Cup in 2006 and while he’s unlikely to progress far in the World Snooker Championship he’ll be keen to make it past the first round. Ken Doherty odds range from 11/4 to more cautious odds from the bookies of 9/4.

Mark Selby Best Odds

The best odds for Mark Selby to win are at 1/3 from Sky Bet, 888sport and BlueSQ but several online betting sites are yet to publish their odds.

Ken Doherty Best Odds

The best odds for Ken Doherty to win at 11/4, are currently available from Ladbrokes and Stan James.