article_snippet.sent: While that statistical curiosity has added an element of pressure to Mark Selby, so too has the presence of Kurt Maflin, one of four men making their first appearance in the main draw.
article_snippet.sent: Maflin’s chances against the world
article_snippet.sent: Maflin demonstrated those gifts in demolishing Steve Davis 10-1 in qualifying.
article_snippet.sent: Mark Selby will face tournament debutant Kurt Maflin in the first round on Saturday .
article_snippet.sent: Maflin (above lost to Mark Selby in the semi-final of the World Snooker China Open earlier this month .
highlights_snippet.sent: Mark Selby plays Kurt Maflin in first round of the World Championnship .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Jimmy White told Sportsmail Maflin can beat anyone on Jimmy White day .