Former world champion Ken Doherty says Ronnie O’Sullivan "thinks he’s bigger than the game", after the Rocket’s decision to pull out of the UK Masters, starting on Sunday.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has reached the semi-final of the UK Masters with a 6-3 victory over Ken Doherty at the Wembley Arena today.

Paul Hunter has beaten defending champion Mark Williams at the UK Masters at Wembley to reach the semi-finals.