Ronnie O’Sullivan overwhelmed seven-time champion Stephen Hendry 17-6 to reach his third 888.com World Championship final with a session to spare.

Ronnie O’Sullivan moved to within three frames of his third 888.com World Championship final after opening up a 14-6 lead against Stephen Hendry at the Crucible Theatre.

Ali Carter emulated Ronnie O’Sullivan by completing a pre-interval whitewash to move ahead of Joe Perry in their 888.com World Championship semi-final at the Crucible Theatre.

Stephen Hendry suffered his first ever session whitewash at the 888.com World Championships as Ronnie O’Sullivan won all eight frames to open up a 12-4 lead in their semi-final clash at the Crucible Theatre.

James Wattana, twice a semi-finalist in the Embassy World Championship, suffered an astonishing 10-0 defeat to Ali Carter in Prestatyn tonight to be denied a return to the Crucible.