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It’s a cracking line up for the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters and a terrific atmosphere is guaranteed for the encounter between Ronnie O’Sulivan and Ding Junhui.In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s the biggest match ever staged in China: the world no.1 versus China’s top dog.O’Sullivan is a controversial figure in the UK and Europe. Many love him and may loathe him.In China, they almost universally love him for the excitement he generates and entertainment he provides.I tend to side with the Chinese on this. Although Ronnie sometimes does things that are not to be defended I find it impossible to dislike him.The roof may come off the Grand Stage later today whoever wins their contest. Let’s hope the snooker matches the hype.For the first time, there are two Chinese born players in the quarter-finals of a ranking event. Liang Wenbo faces Ricky Walden, who is aiming to become the first player to successfully defend a world ranking title since O’Sullivan won the 2005 Welsh Open.That’s a tough match to call but the same applies to all of the quarter-finals.Shaun Murphy will start favourite against Ken Doherty but the Irishman has enjoyed a resurgence so far this season and, oozing class as he does, is well capable of going even further.John Higgins has beaten Ryan Day six times out of eight but will need to be close to the top of his game to contain the talented Welshman again.It all adds up to a fascinating day of snooker as the new season cranks into life.Picking a winner is nigh on impossible. Source : O'Sullivan battles to beat Burnett to set up showdown with Higgins Ronnie O'Sullivan eventually saw off a battling performance from Jamie Burnett to win 5-3 and set up a tantalising second round clash at the Grand Prix with John Higgins.show enclosure (image/jpg) Source : Mark King somehow found three snookers in the deciding frame to beat Ricky Walden 5-4 in the first round of the Grand Prix in Glasgow.show enclosure (LandscapeImage(128x67)) Source : Grand Prix 2009: Brilliant King reigns in Glasgow Mark King has completed a fantastic comeback in the final frame to defeat Ricky Walden 5-4 tonight and book his place in the last 16. Click below to read about that and the ongoing match between Stephen Maguire and Nigel Bond. Click here to see how the results have affected the provisional rankings. Mark King 5-4 Ricky [...]show enclosure () Source :Pro Snooker Blog: - Updated 2009-10-06T21:33:50Z Ronnie O'Sullivan faces John Higgins in showdown at Grand Prix in Glasgow Ronnie O'Sullivan sets up clash against John Higgins in Glasgow. Source : Grand Prix 2009: Williams blasts Bingo to move into last 16 Ronnie O’Sullivan was not at his fluent best this afternoon but just about did enough to see off Jamie Burnett and set up a mouthwatering tie with world champion John Higgins. Mark Williams meanwhile will also get another crack at his mate Stephen Hendry after a 5-0 whitewash of Stuart Bingham… Click here to see how [...]show enclosure () Source :Pro Snooker Blog: - Updated 2009-10-06T18:24:07Z
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