This year's finalists are four-time winner John Higgins and two-time winner Mark Williams. Whoever wins it will be the longest gap for a player since their first win.
The lady on top of the trophy, captured against the ceiling lights of the Crucible theatre.
A view from the photographer's booth as the match gets underway.
Referee Brendan Moore places the trophy at the end of the table at the start of the match, ready for...
...the traditional handshake shot between John Higgins and Mark Williams.
Mark Williams at the table
John Higgins plays down the table
