O’Sullivan finishes with flourish in first round of Masters

Ronnie O’Sullivan put a mid-match stumble behind him to knock out defending champion Ding Junhui in the first round of the BGC Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Four-time champion O’Sullivan thrilled a packed crowd in the first match played at the tournament’s new home after its move from Wembley, claiming the final two frames to win 6-4 and finishing off with a classy 125.