Paul Hunter defeated Shaun Murphy 5-2 to reach the last 16 of the E650,000 British Open at Brighton today while there were also wins for David Gray and Quentin Hann.
Hunter was relieved to reach the interval with Murphy level at 2-2 after pinching the first frame on the colours and the fourth with a 34 clearance to the pink. After the intermission, the world number eight, motored to victory with breaks of 104, 63 and 112.
Hunter now plays world number 12 Gray, the reigning Scottish Open champion, who beat Stockport's Nick Dyson 5-2. Gray held a 3-2 lead before closing out victory with breaks of 65 and 67. Also today Australia's Hann beat Andy Hicks 5-3.
Filed by Johnny Proby
