Ray Stubbs is joined by Steve Davis and John Parrott for live coverage of the opening two matches of the Grand Prix last-16 stage from
Aberdeen. The tournament reverts to a knock-out format after four days of round-robin games, with today's matches all the best-of-nine frames. Upsets were few and far between at this stage last year. with Ronnie O'Sullivan , Stephen Hendry and John Higgins all progressing to the quarter-finals, and all three will expect to at least match their achievements this time round.
From 1.30pm, digital viewers can select live uninterrupted coverage from two tables
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