Snooker: O'Sullivan sets up final pace against Doherty

Ronnie O’ Sullivan said he played the best snooker of his life to beat Mark Williams 9-6 and reach a UK Championship final showdown against Ireland’s Ken Doherty in York.

O’ Sullivan scored three century breaks, including the tournament’s highest of 142, to overcome the only player ahead of him on the world ranking list. If this remains the highest it will pocket O’ Sullivan Stg£10,000.