SNOOKER: Ronnie O'Sullivan eases into World Snooker semi-finals

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan powered into the World Championship semi-finals with a 13-3 demolition of 2005 winner Shaun Murphy.

O'Sullivan, who is trying to win his sixth Crucible title, won seven of the eight frames played to secure a last-four tie against either Dominic Dale or last year's runner-up Barry Hawkins. Earlier, Mark Selby reached the semis with a 13-5 victory over Alan McManus. The 2007 runner-up will now play either Judd Trump or Neil Robertson.

O'Sullivan, who is the overwhelming favourite to secure his third successive title, won with a session to spare, although the 38-year-old said he had overcome an issue with his cue following Tuesday's session.

SNOOKER: MASTERS 2014 - Ronnie O'Sullivan Wins Fifth Title

Ronnie O'Sullivan clinched his fifth Masters title with a 10-4 win over 2013 champion and world number two Mark Selby at Alexandra Palace. The world champion won the first five frames and held a 7-1 lead at the end of the first session.

A mini revival by Selby saw him win three of four frames before O'Sullivan completed his victory.

"All wins are good - coming into this week I wasn't sure how I would perform but I played well," said O'Sullivan.
"I want to congratulate Mark on a brilliant tournament. He is a very consistent player so I'm pleased to have won. It is a miracle - I don't know how I won it this week.

SNOOKER: MASTERS 2014 - Ronnie O'Sullivan Takes Comfortabme lead in Masters Final

Ronnie O'Sullivan will take a commanding lead into the final session of the Masters after winning seven of the first eight frames against Mark Selby at Alexandra Palace.

O'Sullivan, 38, raced into a 5-0 lead before Selby finally won a frame. The defending champion had chances to win the seventh frame but a missed black proved costly.

O'Sullivan, who won the Masters in 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2009, then took the final frame of the first session.

SNOOKER: MASTERS 2014: Mark Selby To Face Ronnie O'Sullivan In Final

Defending champion Mark Selby set up a Masters final reunion with Ronnie O'Sullivan after they both enjoyed easy victories at London's Alexandra Palace.

Selby beat Shaun Murphy 6-1 and O'Sullivan beat Stephen Maguire 6-2 to set up Sunday's final showdown.
It will be a repeat of the 2009 and 2010 finals, with O'Sullivan chasing his fifth Masters title.

World number two Selby is also on course to claim a fourth Masters victory in seven years.

"He is a tough competitor - he's made of metal," O'Sullivan told the BBC. "But you have to find a way of breaking through and staying focused.

SNOOKER: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ricky Walden 6-0 to reach Masters semi

Ronnie O'Sullivan cruised into the semi-finals of the Masters tournament with a 6-0 whitewash of Ricky Walden at Alexandra Palace.

He took only 58 minutes to seal his place in the last four, including a 134 break in the fourth frame.
The world champion now faces world number one Neil Robertson or Stephen Maguire in Saturday's
semi-final.

"I don't know what I can do this afternoon - I suppose I can go and pick up the kids now," said O'Sullivan.