Hendry ready for more titles

Stephen Hendry may have suffered a last-gasp defeat to Ronnie O’Sullivan in the Welsh Open – but his performance still means he approaches the Malta Cup with renewed confidence.

The Scot led 7-5 only to be eventually edged out 9-8 by the Rocket in last week’s final; yet the seven-time world champion has fresh belief in his own ability to win more titles.