Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry will go head-to-head in the second semi-final of the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York after both players breezed through their quarter-finals tonight. The pair both led 6-2 after this afternoon's first two sessions, with O'Sullivan playing Quinten Hann of Australia and Hendry against Norwich's Barry Pinches.
There was nothing stopping O'Sullivan, the British Open runner-up, and seven-time world champion Hendry from continuing the rich form which they have shown all tournament. Both players only required the first evening session to fire their way through to the last four and if they can maintain their high standard of potting, then Saturday's semi-final promises to be a real treat for fans at the Barbican Centre.
O'Sullivan in particular seems to be amassing century breaks for fun and with 104, 137 and 100 breaks in this match he has increased his tally to 11 centuries for the championship. The Essex player admitted an outburst of emotion on Tuesday has helped rid of some of the weight which has been on his shoulders.
He said: "It's done me the power of good letting it all out, O'Sullivan said. I've spoken to my mum, we had a good chat. I've also spoken to my friends and it's done me good. I know the issues I've got to address, so hopefully I can deal with them."
