Ken Doherty, the 1997 World Champion, is through to the semi-finals of the £195,000 Regal Masters in Motherwell after a 6-1 win over Matthew Stevens. The Dubliner remains on target to emulate his past performances in a tournament which he has won twice before, having pocketed the winner’s cheque in 1993 and 1994.
Doherty now faces a semi-final meeting with either Stephen Hendry or Alan McManus who play eachother tonight.
Result:
K Doherty Ire 6-1 M Stevens Wal
74-48 66-49 68-13 101-6 (65)
0-110 (110) 43-16 65-1 (60)
Filed by Seán Folan