Joy for Doherty as he goes on to semi-final

The Rocket crashes out in shock defeat RONNIE O’SULLIVAN’S defence of his Powerhouse UK Championship title came to a shock end at York last night when the world number one lost 9-6 to Drew Henry.

O’Sullivan struggled to hit anything approaching top gear and bit the tip off his cue as Henry crossed the winning line.

And the ‘Rocket’ vowed not to pick up the cue again until after the festive period following a disappointing performance that reminded him of why he has threatened to quit snooker so many times in the past.