The Rothmans Grand Prix Tony Meo v John Parrott Robert Chaperon v Stephen Hendry
Stephen Hendry burst on to the professional snooker scene last season, winning the Scottish title, and only just losing to Willie Thorne in the World Championship.
Still only 17, he has defeated Eugene Hughes to reach the Hexagon stage and, with other seeds having failed to qualify, he has a great chance of reaching the semi-finals. Canadian Robert Chaperon also has a golden opportunity, having defeated Ray Reardon to qualify. DAVID VINE introduces coverage from both the afternoon's best-of-nine-frame first-round matches.