Two-time champion Mark Williams tackles Mark Davis and 2002 winner Peter Ebdon meets Jamie Cope.

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Former champion Peter Ebdon battled back from 5-2 down to trail debutant Jamie Cope 5-4 after their first session.

BBC: Higgins books spot in round two

The Aussie ace began his title defence with an impressive 5-1 victory over Jamie Cope at the Newport Centre.

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And last year's runner-up Jamie Cope faces a struggle to reach the last 16 stage after losing 4-2 to Barry Hawkins and 4-1 to Stephen Maguire.

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In a repeat of their first round match at this year's World Championships, Joe Perry had been hoping for revenge on Jamie Cope after losing 10-6 in Sheffield.

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Tuesday's final day of qualifying also sees 18-year-old Zhang, who has already won three qualifying matches, take on Ricky Walden, Jamie Cope face Mark Joyce and Stephen Lee, currently bailed following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns, playing Mike Dunn.

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