Snooker

With his victory in the final Ronnie now has five World titles, five UK titles and five Masters titles to his name.
The three most prestigious events in the sport.

Nice to hear Ali Carter has got the all clear after his latest battle with cancer

Ronnie O'Sullivan equals Stephen Hendry's record of 775 century breaks, in the last frame of his match this afternoon, in beating Ricky Walden in the first round of the Masters.
The break looked finished when he had no position on the yellow ball, but he hit a ridiculous hit-and-hope blast at it and it found a pocket after a few bounces, and he went on to clear up.
As it happens, it is Hendry's birthday today, so it was kind of Ronnie to leave the overall record until another day.

Great to see Ali Carter back and winning 6-1 over Barry Hawkins at the Masters

Tomorrows semi final line up at Alexandra Palace is complete.

Record century maker with 776 centuries and defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on World number One Neil Robertson in a real clash of the titans.

The other semi final will feature Northern Ireland's Mark Allen against former World and UK Champion Shaun Murphy.


Ronnie O'Sullivan v Neil Robertson - 1pm start

Mark Allen v Shaun Murphy - 7pm start

Neil Robertson into the final after trouncing O'Sullivan 6-1.

I hope Allen beats the lard-bucket.

Sod

I hope Robertson beats the lard-bucket

Murphy leads 6-2 against Robertson after session one.
The foundation for the lead came through winning the first four frames with some clinical scoring.
The Masters finals have a habit of producing comeback wins and I would be reluctant to rule out the Aussie at this stage.
Never over till it's over.

Are these snooker's version of 'Ultras', they have to be kept locked behind a caged fence