Mark Selby Wants Third Masters Win

Mark Selby has revealed that he is looking to capture a third Masters title in London this week.

The Jester from Leicester lifted the title last January when he saw off Ronnie O’Sullivan in a final frame thriller.

He picked up his first title at Wembley back in 2008, which was his debut at the event, seeing off Stephen Lee in the final.

And Selby says he is looking for title number three. Speaking to the BBC he said: "I've got a good record in the event, I love playing at Wembley and it tends to bring the best out of me.

"The atmosphere in the last two finals against Ronnie is the best I've ever played in.

"Ronnie beat me in 2009, then I beat him last year, so it would be great to meet him in the final for a third time.

"The public might start to get bored of seeing us in the final every year, but I wouldn't mind."

And Selby gets his campaign underway tomorrow against Mark King and he could face a second round clash with Shaun Murphy, who faces Jamie Cope in his opening match.

 Masters first round draw:

Mark King v Mark Selby
Ali Carter v Peter Ebdon
Mark Williams v Ding Junhui
John Higgins v Graeme Dott
Ronnie O'Sullivan v Mark Allen
Stephen Maguire v Marco Fu
Neil Robertson v Stephen Hendry
Shaun Murphy v Jamie Cope

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