Doherty beats Lee to reach China Open semi-finals

Ireland's Ken Doherty has booked a place in the semi-finals of the China Open after beating Stephen Lee in their quarter-final clash today.

The Dubliner will now go on to meet John Higgins, who reached the last four today with a 5-2 win over Joe Perry.

Joe Swail, meanwhile, is in quarter-final action later against defending champion and home favourite Ding Jinhui.