O’Sullivan in control against Ebdon

PETER EBDON could only sit and watch a Ronnie O’Sullivan masterclass yesterday - and admitted he was privileged to be sharing a table with the ‘Rocket’.

O’Sullivan seized control of their Embassy World Championship quarter-final from the outset, ending the first session with a 6-2 lead after an awesome display of break-building which he made look ridiculously easy.

A fluked red set in motion a frame-winning 71 in the opener but that was the only stroke of luck involved as the world number one added further contributions of 137, 101, 79 and 71 to build a healthy advantage.