The Tour Championship in Manchester precedes the World Championship. Ahead of the Crucible, only three seedings are confirmed: Luca Brecel, Mark Selby, and Robert Milkins.
Ronnie O'Sullivan faces uncertainty with his second seeding at the World Championship. He may find it challenging to navigate through the draw.
O'Sullivan and Trump will start their title bids in the quarter-finals, guaranteed £30,000 each. Trump aims to reclaim the world No. 1 spot.
O'Sullivan's current top spot is at risk. If he wins the Tour trophy or advances further than Trump, he retains it.
Mark Allen could alter the Crucible seedings by winning the Tour Championship. O'Sullivan and Trump's performances also impact the seedings.
O'Sullivan and Trump are likely to meet in the Sheffield semi-finals, setting up a clash between snooker's top contenders.
O'Sullivan's potential Crucible path includes challenging matchups with Hawkins, Murphy, and possibly Robertson, making his journey arduous.
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