Snooker: Whirlwind loses at UK C'ship

World number seven Matthew Stevens beat Jimmy White 9-7 in the third round of the UK Championship at York today.

Meanwhile Stephen Hendry, who is chasing a sixth UK crown, enjoyed a 9-2 victory over Mark Davis to reach the last eight.

The Scot faces either Mark Williams or Alan McManus for a place in the semi-final.

Ronnie O’Sullivan needs one more frame tomorrow to secure victory over Dave Finbow, having raced into an 8-0 lead.