Two-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan and qualifier Gerard Greene today became the first players to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix.

Former world champion Peter Ebdon is a big fan of players having to battle it out in groups at this year’s Royal London Watches Grand Prix.

Graeme Dott believes a summer away from the practice table will pay off in the new season after revealing he was “mentally drained” when his world title defence ended in the first round.

Jimmy White faces an uphill battle to qualify for the final stages of the Royal London Grand Prix after losing his first two group matches in Prestatyn.

Ken Doherty isn't taking anything for granted when he meets Mark Davis for a place in the Regal Scottish Open semi-finals later today.