Masters semi-finals
Good afternoon, greetings from Ally Pally.
It is semi-final day at the Masters, one of the most prestigious tournaments in snooker.
Ronnie O’Sullivan versus Shaun Murphy is up first, the best of 11 frames, first to six. That will start just after 1.20pm.
It is the first meeting between the pair at this event. The crowd, which will be more than 2,000 full, will be the biggest in the UK for an annual tournament.
O’Sullivan hates Ally Pally
While many are excited for this weekend’s semi-finals at the Ally Pally, participant Ronnie O’Sullivan isn’t.
He absolutely despises the place. Don’t mince your words Ronnie.
“I just don’t like this place,” he said.
“I find it disgusting. Everywhere is dirty. It’s cold.
“It’s freezing, I have to wear my coat everywhere.
“You go through car parks. There are bins.
“Honestly, it just makes me feel ill. I’m a bit of a clean freak and when I come in here it gives me the heebie-jeebies.
“I just can’t wait to get out of here.”
Welcome to Masters Snooker!
Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of the Masters Snooker semi-finals.
We’ve got some day on our hands today at the Alexandra Palace in London as Ronnie O’Sullivan attempts to reach an eighth final.
The Rocket takes on No 6 seed Shaun Murphy in what should be a cracking clash.
And later on in the evening Mark Allen faces Ali Carter in another juicy semi-final.
The two winners will meet each other in the final tomorrow – and fans will be hoping they get to see O’Sullivan in action in another big showpieve finale once again.
Follow all the action here at SunSport – we’ve got you covered for the whole weekend.
