Legend Davis is opening foe
Six-time UK champion Davis saw his 36-year stint on the professional tour come to an end last season, but the 57-year-old is still able to enter certain events thanks to special invites to legendary players.
Ronnie O’Sullivan begins his quest for a fifth UK title against Daniel Wells, defending champion Neil Robertson will meet Joe O’Connor, while world champion Mark Selby faces Dronfield’s Oliver Brown.
Ali Carter, in his first full ranking event since successful treatment for lung cancer, will take on China’s Zhang Anda.