Fired-up rocket closes in on victory

Ronnie O’Sullivan was at his scintillating best as he swept aside Stephen Maguire to take all eight frames in the opening session of the Maplin UK Championship final.

The three-time UK champion was still on top form following his stunning 147 break which clinched a 9-8 semi-final victory over Mark Selby to move into a 8-0 lead at the Telford International Centre.