Ken Doherty has failed to book his place in this year's World Snooker Championships.
The 1997 champion suffered a 10 frames to 2 defeat against Matthew Stevens in their qualifier in Sheffield.
Trailing by 5 frames overnight, Doherty needed a remarkable comeback to earn his first appearance at the Crucible in four years.
Stevens took three frames in a row this morning to secure victory and his place in draw for the first round proper.
