Ronnie O'Sullivan blew away Welshman Ryan Day this afternoon to reach the semi-finals of the Northern Ireland Trophy.
The Rocket was in blistering form, cruising to a 5-1 win at the Waterfront Hall.
Back-to-back centuries were the catalyst for his success as two-time former world champion O'Sullivan racked up 455 points in five frames, racing to victory in just 58 minutes.
Day, who started with a 50 run to take the opening frame, then only managed 26 points as the former world number one hit top form.
'I played all right today. I'm going to go for my shots. I'm not going to get bogged down and drive myself mad over it,' reflected O'Sullivan, twice a beaten finalist last season.
'I'm just going to open up the balls and try and get a long pot. I'm enjoying it (playing).
'For me, it's important that I play with a smile on my face. I know if I do that everyone else will be enjoying themselves. That's my way of promoting snooker.'
O'Sullivan put his foot on the gas, pocketing breaks of 54, 82, 104, 106 and a match-clinching 67 in the sixth frame to secure a semi-final berth.
In total the scoring favoured the Rocket 455-117 points, with 379 of those coming unanswered thanks to his excellent centuries.
'I want to entertain. If I can do that, then I've done my bit for snooker,' added O'Sullivan.
'If I keep doing that then hopefully my legacy will be left. At the end of the day I don't want to be responsible for not doing my part for the game.
'We've (the players) all got a part to play - and I'm playing my part.'
