Barry Hawkins was pushed all the way by Matthew Selt before edging a final-frame decider at the World Championship.
Crucible thoroughbreds John Higgins and Graeme Dott led the Scottish charge at snooker's World Championship on Sunday.
Defending champion Mark Selby was given a World Championship first-round scare, edging past Kurt Maflin 10-9.
Mark Selby will begin the defence of his snooker World Championship this weekend against Kurt Maflin.
Mark Selby is hoping to conquer the 'Curse of the Crucible' when he defends his title at the World Championship.
Steve Davis claimed a dramatic victory over Jamie Cope at the World Championship qualifying event as he stayed in the hunt for a Crucible place.
Reanne Evans gave Ken Doherty a major fright but her bid to become the first woman to qualify for the World Championship ended in valiant defeat.