David saddened by Hendry retirement

Steve Davis arrived at the Crucible this morning on “a sad day” for snooker after seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry announced his retirement.

The 43-year-old Scot confirmed after a 13-2 quarter-final defeat to Stephen Maguire last night that his days as a touring professional are over, and he will take up a lucrative post promoting pool in China.