Tournament Summary
- Future champion Ken Doherty made his Crucible debut losing to Steve Davis 8–10, whilst former champion Joe Johnson qualified for the last time losing to Dennis Taylor 6–10. Both matches were played in the first round.
- Cliff Thorburn failed to qualify for the first time after playing in every championship since 1973.
- Defending champion Stephen Hendry lost to Steve James 11–13 in the quarter-final. Hendry would not suffer defeat again until the 1997 final against Doherty.
- Steve Davis made his 9th semi-final in a row, which is still a record, but lost 10–16 against John Parrott.
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