Mark Selby sees off Gary Wilson to reach quarter-finals at the Crucible

LAST EIGHT: Mark Selby had build a defendable lead heading into Monday night’s final session. Pic: Nigel French/PA

Mark Selby saw off Gary Wilson 13-7 to reach the quarter-finals of the World Snooker Championship and keep alive hopes of a fifth title.

Selby, who last lifted the trophy at the Crucible in 2021, resumed with a 10-6 advantage which was soon extended following a confident 109 clearance in the opening frame of Monday’s concluding evening session.