Snooker: I know I've still got it - Hendry

Stephen Hendry pulled off a trademark great escape at the Thailand Masters in Bangkok tonight and then denied 18 months without a world ranking title has become a source of growing pressure.

The Scot, who has not lifted a ranking trophy since the British Open of September 1999, edged his way into the last 16 of the £282,000 tournament with a cliffhanging 5-4 victory over Anthony Davies, a journeyman pro from Barry, South Wales.