Steve Davis, Jimmy White fail to qualify for the World Championship

Snooker legends Steve Davis and Jimmy White have both failed to qualify for this year's World Championship.

Davis, a six-time champion, was thrashed by Kurt Maflin 10-1 in the second round of qualifying at Ponds Forge after trailing 8-1 after the morning session.

White, who was runner-up on six occasions, lost 10-8 to Matthew Selt despite leading 7-2 at the interval.

1997 champion Ken Doherty edged closer to a return to the Crucible Theatre, as he beat Lee Walker 10-6.

The Irishman will play Mark Davies in the next round.