Cope, 22, reached two finals last season - the Grand Prix and China Open - a feat that made people sit up and take notice of the former Challenge Tour winner.

During the Grand Prix, Cope earned �20,000 after posting a 147 maximum against Michael Holt.

He has made a slow start this season having dropped from 22nd to 26th in the provisional rankings.

Unfortunately for Jamie he faces world champion John Higgins in the first round at Telford.