UK Championship snooker 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Ronnie O’Sullivan facing Barry Hawkins on opening day – latest updates

The snooker UK Championship is underway TODAY from the York Barbican!

And what a tie we kick off with as reigning champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on Barry Hawkins.

Last year, O'Sullivan secured a record-extending eighth title after he beat Ding Junhui 10-7 in a thrilling final.

The Rocket will be hoping to make it nine crowns this year as he looks to successfully defend the iconic trophy.

The UK Championship is the first of the World Snooker Tour's prestigious Triple Crown events.

And many of the sport's elite will go to battle for a share of the colossal £1.2million prize money on offer.