Future champion Ken Doherty made his Crucible debut, losing to Steve Davis 8–10; former champion Joe Johnson qualified for the last time, losing to Dennis Taylor 6–10.
Ken Doherty, the future champion, participated in his first Crucible match and lost to Steve Davis with a score of 8–10. Former champion Joe Johnson qualified for the final time but was defeated by Dennis Taylor with a score of 6–10.