Snooker archives

John Higgins defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 6-4 to set up a Welsh Open final against defending champion Ali Carter at the Newport Centre.

Defending champion Allister Carter defeated Australian Neil Robertson 5-2 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Welsh Open.

Mark Selby defeated Stephen Maguire to set up a Masters final showdown against Ronnie O'Sullivan for the second successive year.

World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated old rival Peter Ebdon 6-3 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Masters.

Reigning world champion John Higgins is out of the Masters at Wembley after being beaten 6-3 by Mark Allen.

Ronnie O'Sullivan says he remains some way off his best despite his 6-4 Masters win over Neil Robertson.

Shaun Murphy said he was delighted to see off new fans' favourite Stephen Hendry to reach the 2010 Masters quarter-finals.