Reanne Evans into World Championship qualifying

Reanne Evans has had her place in the qualifying stages of the 2017 World Championship confirmed.

The Dudley potter – who is currently out in Singapore defending her World Women's Championship – will be the only woman to compete in the qualifying stages, with the aim of joining the likes of Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby at The Crucible.

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Qualifying takes place at Ponds Forge in Sheffield from April 5-12.

Evans and Netherton's Maria Catalano both won their opening Women's Championship matches 5-0 yesterday. The top two from each of the eight groups qualify for the knockout stages from Thursday.

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