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| Venue: Alexandra Palace, London Dates: 9-16 January |
| Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app |
Record seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan outclassed Jack Lisowski 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.
O’Sullivan was presented with opportunities by Lisowski and made breaks of 86 and 63 to lead 3-1.
A superb 127 clearance was followed up by 64 to go one from victory, which he took with another fine 125 break.
World champion Mark Selby faces Scotland’s Stephen Maguire in the evening session (19:00 GMT).
O’Sullivan’s record at the invitational Masters event is unmatched, claiming the most titles, reaching the most finals (13) and winning the most matches (57).
Roared on by a boisterous crowd at his home event in London, O’Sullivan looked sharp by compiling two centuries and three further breaks of 50 or more.
‘The Rocket’ will meet Australia’s Neil Robertson on Thursday in a repeat of last month’s World Grand Prix final, in which the Englishman collected his 38th ranking title triumph.
More to follow.
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